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I have no option to “enable messages in iCloud “one of my Mac. I’m currently running Mac OS Ventura. Why do I not have the option to enable messages in iCloud and how do I fix it?
MacBook Pro Apple Silicon
NateVick Said:
"I did that ad well and messages.app is check"
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A Few Other Thoughts:
A. iCloud Messages on iPhone: Set Up Messages On iPhone - Apple Support
B. iCloud Messages in Full: Set Up iCloud for Messages On All your Devices - Apple Support
C. Un-Restrict Messages: Manage Information Sharing with Safety Check On iPhone - Apple Support
NateVick Said:
"I did that ad well and messages.app is check"
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A Few Other Thoughts:
A. iCloud Messages on iPhone: Set Up Messages On iPhone - Apple Support
B. iCloud Messages in Full: Set Up iCloud for Messages On All your Devices - Apple Support
C. Un-Restrict Messages: Manage Information Sharing with Safety Check On iPhone - Apple Support
NateVick Said:
"No it does not. I do not have option number 5. Here is a screen shot so you can see when I am talking about."
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Thank you for the screenshot.
Which macOS do you have installed? Be signed in to the same Apple ID on both devices.
What I see in Monterey:
NateVick Said:
"I have no option to “enable messages in iCloud “one of my Mac. I’m currently running Mac OS Ventura. Why do I not have the option to enable messages in iCloud and how do I fix it?"
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Refer to the link provided atop this thread.
NateVick Said:
"Right, I get that; but that check box options isn’t even an option on my screen. It doesn’t exist when I log into messages on my Mac."
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Does this work...
Enable Messages in iCloud on the Mac:
NateVick Said:
"It’s a brand new Mac with Ventura. My screen looks identical, except with the option “enable messages in iCloud.” It’s the same Apple ID on both devices as well."
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Is Messages.app enabled in iCloud settings?
No it does not. I do not have option number 5. Here is a screen shot so you can see when I am talking about.
Right, I get that; but that check box options isn’t even an option on my screen. It doesn’t exist when I log into messages on my Mac.
It’s a brand new Mac with Ventura. My screen looks identical, except with the option “enable messages in iCloud.” It’s the same Apple ID on both devices as well.
I did that ad well and messages.app is check
NateVick Said:
"I did that ad well and messages.app is check"
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Is your phone number shown and checked here: "You can be reached for messages at:"
I have no option to “Enable Messages in iCloud” on my Mac; why is that and how do I fix it?
