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Why wont it let me use my Apple ID for Messages?
Check your Apple ID To make sure that your Apple ID and password are correct, go to the Apple ID account page and sign in with the same Apple ID that you’re using with Messages and FaceTime. If that works, open the app and take these steps: Messages: Choose Messages > Preferences, then click Accounts.
How do I sign into Apple ID for Messages?
Sign in to iMessage on your Mac and other Apple devices using the same Apple ID
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Messages, then turn on iMessage.
- On your Mac, open Messages, then do one of the following: If you’re signing in for the first time, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Sign In.
Why can’t I sign into Messages on my iPhone?
Turn off and restart iMessage and FaceTime Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime. Restart your device: iPhone.
Is my iMessage password the same as Apple ID?
No, for iMessages, the password for the AppleID is the same as everywhere else you use your AppleID, e.g. the Mac App Store, iTunes Store, etc.
How do I retrieve my iMessage password?
Follow these steps:
- Go to Apple’s iForgot website.
- Enter your Apple ID and click Continue.
- Select the option to reset your password and hit Continue again.
- Type in your recovery code and choose Continue.
- Select a trusted device.
- Enter the confirmation code.
- Select a new password, then click Reset Password.
Why is my Apple ID not signing in?
If they can successfully sign in and use Messages/FaceTime, it may be your Apple ID.Someone I know had this happen and I was able to sign in usingmy Apple ID. After a call to Apple Support and then being elevated to a tier 2 support person, it turned out it was a problem with their Apple ID.
How to sign in with Apple ID on web?
On the web 1 Sign in to your Apple ID account page. 2 Go to the Security section, then go to Apps & Websites using Apple ID. 3 Select Manage.
How to stop email forwarding with Apple ID?
If you chose to hide your email address from an app and use our private email relay service, you can turn off email forwarding to your personal email address. You can also choose to stop using your Apple ID with an app or website. To stop emails sent by a particular developer from reaching your personal inbox, turn off Forward To, then select Stop.
Why do I need sign in with Apple?
Some developers might use Sign in with Apple to give you an account for more than one app. If that’s the case and you turn off email forwarding or stop using your Apple ID for one app, it applies to all apps from that developer.