Why does iMessage only show my email?
The Apple account shows up because of the email address registered on the iMessage or on the iCloud account. Here are the steps that you can do in order to fix this problem. You can go to your phone’s settings. Scroll down and look for the “Receive at”/ You can Sign out from your Apple account for the meantime.
Can you use iMessage with just an email address?
iMessage lets you send and receive SMS-like text messages, and MMS-style multimedia messages just like a phone through your iCloud account. Instead of just a phone number, however, it can use your email address, and it only works with other iPads, iPhones, and Macs.
Does iMessage need phone number?
iMessage vs. iMessage isn’t supported on other platforms such as Windows, Android, etc. The iMessage service can be used with a phone number, Apple ID, or both. It only works when you have a working internet connection. That can be through mobile data (if any SIM is installed) or Wi-Fi.
Why is my iMessage sending from email and not phone number?
It is simply using the email (which is likely your Apple ID), as an identifier of your device. This lets other Apple users send you a message to either your phone number or email address. This is useful on iPads, iPod Touch, and Macs, who can not send to phone numbers, because they do not have phone service.
How can I use iMessage without a phone number?
Access on tablets: You don’t have to have a phone number to use iMessage. Simply use an iCloud email address to send messages over WiFi. This is useful if you want to let your children “text” friends and family using an iPad, iPod, or old iPhone without signing up for a cellular data plan.
Can you use a Gmail account for iMessage?
Messages is not an email client. You can, however, receive Messages at your iCloud email and Gmail accounts. However, you don’t receive them in your respective email mailboxes. You will, instead, receive those messages in the Messages application on your Mac or iOS device.
What happens if I turn iMessage off?
Turning Off iMessage Turning off the iMessage slider on your iPhone will stop iMessages from being delivered to your iPhone. Therefore, when other iPhone users send a message to you, it is sent as an iMessage to your Apple ID. But, since the slider is turned off, the message is not delivered to your iPhone.
Can you use iMessage without Apple ID?
No, you need an Apple ID for iMessage. To clarify: you need an Apple ID to receive iMessages on iPods, iPads, an Macs. iMessages which can only be sent between Apple devices require an Apple ID to do so.
How do you send a text message from an email?
Here’s how to send a text via email: Open your email app on your phone, tablet, or computer. In the “To” field, enter the 10-digit phone number you want to text, and add the corresponding email domain to the end of it (listed above). Fill in the subject line, and compose your message. Once you click send, the recipient will receive a text message.
How do you send an email message?
Enter your email address. Type in the email address to which you want to send your message. Enter your message. Tap the “Message” text field at the bottom of the screen, then type in the message that you want to send to your email address. You may first need to tap Send to or select an email app before you can do this.
How do you compose a new email message?
Composing a New Email Message: 1. Click the “New” button on the toolbar. 2. Right-click on a sender (in the From column) in the Inbox, and select ” New email” . A new Compose tab is created and a blank compose page opens.