3 Fixes for iMessage Sending From Email Instead of Phone Number
Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.
Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Check if Your Phone Number Is Selected for iMessage
Your Apple devices give you the option of sending and receiving iMessage from your phone number or email (Apple ID). So, if your email shows up when you text your contacts, check if you have selected your phone number for iMessage.
On iPhone and iPad
OpenSettings>Messages>Send and Receive> check ifyour phone number is selected.
On Mac
Step 1:Open theMessagesapp > click onMessages> selectSettings.
Step 3:Select theiMessagetab and ensure yourphone number is selectedfor sending and receiving iMessage on your Mac.
Fix 2: Enable iMessage Again
If you still face the same issue and wondering why iMessage is sending texts from email, try enabling iMessage again on your devices. That will re-register, download, and sync your conversations across devices.
On iPhone and iPad
Step 1:OpenSettings>Messages> disableiMessage.
Step 2:Wait a few seconds and tap the toggle again toenable iMessage.
On Mac
Step 1:OpenMessages> click onMessages>Settings.
Step 2:Click theiMessagetab at the top and check the box forEnable Messages in iCloudto disable the service.
Step 3:Wait a few seconds and check the box again.
Fix 3: Reset Network Settings
If none of the solutions work,reset the network settingson your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This will remove all the connected network preferences and restore settings to default. Of course, you must add Wi-Fi details again, and it’ll be a fresh start.
On iPhone and iPad
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onGeneral.
Step 2:Scroll to the bottom > selectTransfer or Reset iPhone/iPad.
Step 3:Tap onReset> selectReset Network Settings.
Step 4:Tap onReset Network Settingsagain to confirm.
On Mac
Step 1:PressCommand + Spacebarkeyboard shortcut to open Spotlight Search, typeWi-Fi,and pressReturn.
Step 2:Click theDetailsbutton next to the connected Wi-Fi network.
Step 3:Click onForget This Network.
Step 4:Click onRemoveto confirm.
Step 5:Close the window and connect to your Wi-Fi again to check if this fixes the problem.
Tip:You can refer to our post to learnhow to force send iMessage as a text message.
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Last updated on 31 July, 2024
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