iMessage account different than iCloud

How do I find my iMessage account?

iPhone 8

Posted on Dec 9, 2021 9:57 AM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2021 10:17 AM

You can set iMessage up to use your iCloud ID or your registered phone numbers or all.

So go to:

Settings, Messages, and turn off iMessage.

Restart the phone

Turn iMessage back on.

You will be presented by means of starting messages and means of receiving. Check the ones you wish.

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Dec 9, 2021 10:17 AM in response to Jhk100

You can set iMessage up to use your iCloud ID or your registered phone numbers or all.

So go to:

Settings, Messages, and turn off iMessage.

Restart the phone

Turn iMessage back on.

You will be presented by means of starting messages and means of receiving. Check the ones you wish.

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