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iMessage not on my mac.

Ever since i got this MacBook have never seen iMessage on my mac launchpad not sure where to find it.

Posted on Sep 1, 2019 11:25 PM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2019 2:20 AM

The name would be Messages, in macOS to access iMessages or send/receive SMS text, etc when not from Apple products.

You could also look into Applications folder in your system user account.


• Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202549


• Set up to send text using Messages on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/messages/set-up-to-send-text-messages-ichte16154fb/11.0/mac/10.13


• Set up your iPhone for SMS text messages on your Mac - Apple Support


These often require a default iPhone w/ active cellular account to provide iMessages & SMS/text to Mac.


Good luck & happy trails!🌞

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Sep 2, 2019 2:20 AM in response to Covarrubiasjk

The name would be Messages, in macOS to access iMessages or send/receive SMS text, etc when not from Apple products.

You could also look into Applications folder in your system user account.


• Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202549


• Set up to send text using Messages on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/messages/set-up-to-send-text-messages-ichte16154fb/11.0/mac/10.13


• Set up your iPhone for SMS text messages on your Mac - Apple Support


These often require a default iPhone w/ active cellular account to provide iMessages & SMS/text to Mac.


Good luck & happy trails!🌞

iMessage not on my mac.

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