In this article, we will guide you about how to set up iMessage on Mac as well as guiding how you can activate iMessage on Mac. In the end, you will say it is easier task, and I can do it.
Why you should prefer iMessage
All Appple ecosystems are enabled with iMessage feature that allows with your Mac you can send unlimited messages to any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that uses iMessage. It also can support many other messaging services which perform along with Apple and non-Apple systems. iPhone and iPad users use it to send SMS and MMS messages.
How to Set up Messages on Your Mac
- Launch the Messages app on your Mac – you can find it in the Applications folder. It can also be found in the Dock on new Macs.
- You'll be asked to sign in. Enter the same Apple ID that you use with Messages on your iPhone and other Apple devices.
- Select the iMessage tab.
- Tick the box next to Enable Messages in iCloud (this will keeps your messages in sync between your Mac and your iOS devices).
- Tick the phone number and email addresses at which you would like to be reached.
- Using the dropdown under Start new conversations from: choose which phone number or email address you want people to see when you start a new conversation.
- Tick the red traffic light in the top-left corner of the window to close Messages preferences.
If you enabled Messages in iCloud, you'll also want to make sure it's enabled on your iPhone or iPad so that your messages stay in sync across your devices. Here's how.
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How to set up Messages in iCloud in macOS
- Messages in iCloud keeps both your iMessages and standard SMS in sync between your Mac and your iOS devices, and also lets you download your messages when you set up a brand new device.
- Open Messages from your desktop, dock, or Applications folder.
- Click on Messages in the Menu bar
- Click on Preferences.
- Click on the iMessage tab.
- Click the checkbox next to Enable Messages on iCloud.
- Click the Sync Now button to sync immediately.
- And that's how you turn on iMessage sync.
How to set up Messages in iCloud in iOS
To fully take advantage of Messages in iCloud, you'll also need to turn it on for any iOS or iPadOS devices you own.
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