How to Sync Your Messages From iPhone to Mac

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Have you ever wondered if you can access your iPhone messages on your Mac? Thanks to the Apple ecosystem, syncing Messages between your iPhone and Mac is a piece of cake.

This clever trick not only lets you view your messages but also allows you to send them directly from your Mac. So, let's jump right in and see how you can start getting your iPhone messages on your Mac.

What You Need to Sync iPhone Messages to a Mac

You can use an iPhone and a Mac together using Apple's Continuity feature in many ways. The hardware and software requirements vary depending on the Continuity feature you want to use.

To sync the Messages app on your iPhone to your Mac, make sure both devices are signed into the same Apple ID first. Then, check if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone and Mac.

You should also ensure that all the email addresses and phone numbers you use to send and receive messages are enabled on both devices (more on this below) so your messages can sync.

Configure iMessage Settings on Your iPhone to Sync Texts

To begin syncing iPhone messages to your Mac, you have to configure your Messages app's settings. Go to Settings > Messages and make sure iMessage is activated. If not, toggle it on and wait a few minutes for it to activate.

Tap Send & Receive right below it. Under You can receive iMessages to and reply from, select your phone number, Apple ID, and any other email address you want to use for iMessage.

Under Start new conversations from, selecting your mobile number should suffice unless you want to send new messages using an email address on iMessage. Look at the Apple ID at the bottom and ensure that you're using the same Apple ID on your Mac.

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The above step only syncs iMessage across your devices. If you want to send and receive regular SMS text messages and MMS sent to your iPhone on your Mac, you must enable Text Message Forwarding. To do this, go to Settings Messages > Text Message Forwarding. Toggle the switch next to your Mac to allow it to send and receive iPhone messages.

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Aside from syncing the Messages app across your iPhone and Mac, you may also want to save your iPhone messages to iCloud. Doing so keeps your conversations safe on iCloud. Before doing so, make sure you have enough iCloud storage.

Configure iMessage Settings on Your Mac to Sync Texts

Now that you're done setting up your iPhone, do the same on your Mac to begin getting iPhone messages on your Mac:

  • Launch the Messages app on Mac. If it's your first time using it, you'll be prompted to log in with your Apple ID. Use the same Apple ID you use on your iPhone.
  • Click Messages in the menu bar and select Settings from the dropdown.
  • Head to the iMessage tab.
  • Check the Enable Messages in iCloud option.
  • Make sure you select the email address and phone number you selected on your iPhone. This ensures you receive all the iPhone messages on your Mac.
  • For the Start new conversations from option at the bottom, select the same phone number or email you chose on your iPhone.

    • Quit the Messages app and go back in. You should be able to view all the SMS, MMS, and iMessage texts and send and receive messages right on your Mac. If iMessage still isn't working on both your iPhone and Mac, check out some troubleshooting tips to fix iMessage on your device.

    Send and Receive Messages Anywhere

    When you sync iMessage across your devices, you can effortlessly view, send, and receive messages on both your iPhone and Mac. This streamlines your workflow and ensures you won't miss any crucial messages, regardless of the device you're using.

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