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Sign in messages on macOS

Hi,


I reinstalled my MacBook Air and now I couldn't sign in Messages app with my Apple ID. Before reinstalling, Messages worked very well. I could send SMS and iMessages from my MacBook Air without any problem.


I tried everything - checking the date and time, reseting NVRAM....


Did anyone have same issue?


PS. FaceTime works ok - I am signed in and I can make and receive calls.




Posted on Aug 11, 2023 3:17 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2023 8:23 PM

Re: "I reinstalled my MacBook Air and now I couldn't sign in Messages app with my Apple ID".


Apple support have articles online that may help troubleshoot:


What to do: If you can't sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support

and

If you can’t send or receive messages on your Mac - Apple Support


Also: (For Mac OS Ventura, or choose your MacOS at the top of the article for accurate info:

Once you can sign in: How to: Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support


More support if needed:

Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support

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Aug 12, 2023 8:23 PM in response to predrag7

Re: "I reinstalled my MacBook Air and now I couldn't sign in Messages app with my Apple ID".


Apple support have articles online that may help troubleshoot:


What to do: If you can't sign in to your iMessage account or FaceTime on your Mac - Apple Support

and

If you can’t send or receive messages on your Mac - Apple Support


Also: (For Mac OS Ventura, or choose your MacOS at the top of the article for accurate info:

Once you can sign in: How to: Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support


More support if needed:

Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support

Sign in messages on macOS

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