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Why Is My Mac Sending Messages From My Email Instead of My Phone Number?

Learn why your Mac sends Messages from your email and how to set your phone number as the primary sender in the Messages app settings.

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Your Mac may be sending Messages from your email if your Apple ID settings prioritize your email address. To resolve this, open the Messages app, go to Preferences > Accounts, and ensure your phone number is checked under 'You can be reached for messages at.' This will make your phone number the primary sender instead of your email address.

Questions and answers

  1. Why does my Mac send iMessages from my email address?

    Your Mac may send messages from your email if your Apple ID settings prioritize your email as the reachable address. Adjusting the Messages app preferences to select your phone number can fix this.

  2. How can I change the sender address in Messages on my Mac?

    Open the Messages app, go to Preferences > Accounts, and under 'You can be reached for messages at,' check your phone number to use it as the primary sender.

  3. Can I use both my email and phone number for sending iMessages on Mac?

    Yes, you can receive messages on both, but you can only set one as the primary sender. Switching between them is done in the Messages app settings.

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