Can you set a contact to iMessage only?

Can you set a contact to iMessage only?

So, open the Settings app, go to Notifications and then select Messages. Scroll down and you’ll now see a section called “Show iMessage Alerts From.” Here you’ll have two options: Everyone or My Contacts Only. You’ll still be able to message with them, however.

How do you add a number to you can be reached by iMessage at?

First, on your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.

  1. In Settings, find and tap Messages.
  2. Make sure your phone number is selected.
  3. If your Apple ID has been used to sign in to your Mac, click yes.
  4. From the Messages menu bar option, open Preferences.

Why can I only send iMessage to certain contacts?

Reset network settings. Delete entire message history and a contact having the problem. Disable iMessage, including disabling iMessage on both my phone and one of the contacts’ phones at the same time to test if that was an issue. Turn off both wifi and mobile data.

How do I not use iMessage for a contact?

How do I change my iPhone messages from iMessage to text?

  1. Go to Settings > Messages.
  2. Toggle iMessages switch to off.

How do I send a message not iMessage?

To cancel an outgoing iMessage:

  1. Swipe your finger upwards from the bottom of your screen to access the Control Center.
  2. Tap Airplane Mode as quickly as you can.
  3. When you get a message saying to turn off airplane mode to send messages, tap OK.
  4. Delete the message from your conversation.
  5. Disable Airplane Mode.

How do I set up my phone number for iMessage?

Set up your phone number. On your iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is on. You might need to wait a moment for it to activate. Tap Send & Receive. If you see “Use your Apple ID for iMessage,” tap it and sign in with the same Apple ID that you use on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.

Why are two iPhones sharing the same iMessage account?

Turn off imessage or simply get a different icloud account for each iphone. You have two different issues. Sharing texts is caused by using the same Apple ID for iMessage. To fix this each phone needs to use a unique ID.

How do I sign in to iMessage with my Apple ID?

Go back to Settings > Messages and make sure that iMessage is turned on. Tap Send & Receive, then choose “Use your Apple ID for iMessage” and sign in with your Apple ID. Using the same Apple ID, sign back in to Messages and FaceTime on your other devices.

What does Apple Store when you use iMessage?

Apple may record and store some information related to your use of iMessage and FaceTime to operate and improve Apple’s products and services: • When you use iMessage and FaceTime, Apple may store information about your use of the services in a way that doesn’t identify you.