How
to Keep iMessages Synced Between iPhone to Mac
·
Example:
iPhone and macOS
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Steps:
1.
Launch
Message on Mac:
·
Open
the Message app on your Mac (you’ll find it in the
Application folder).
2.
Log
In to iMessage:
·
If
you’re not logged in yet, Message will prompt you to sign in with
your Apple ID.
3.
Confirm
On Your iPhone:
·
A
pop-up will appear on your iPhone saying that your Mac is connected to
Messages. Tap OK to confirm.
4.
Go
to Mac Settings:
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On
your Mac, click Messages in the top menu bar, then select Settings.
5.
Select
iMessage:
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In
the Settings window, click the iMessage tab at the top.
6.
Check
Your Apple ID:
·
Ensure
that the Apple ID shown here matched the one you’re using on your
iPhone. This keeps everything synced.
7.
Verify
Contact Info:
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Under
You can be reached at, make sure your phone number and any email
addresses you use for iMessages are checked.
8.
Choose
a Default for New Conversation:
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Under
Start new conversations from, select the same number or email you
use on your iPhone (for e.g., if you use your phone number
on the iPhone, select your phone number here on your Mac too).