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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.

iMessage account different than iCloud

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