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why are my messages sent showing email address vs phone #

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on May 18, 2022 5:44 AM

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Posted on May 18, 2022 5:47 AM

check that Settings > Messages > Send & Receive has the phone number checked under the section 'Start New Conversations From'

If changing that setting, you may need to start a new message thread afterwards.

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