Resolved: Messages on iMac

[panda bear]

Hi, I have been using the Messages app on my iMac for quite some time now with minimal problems. I'd have a hiccup here or there, but as of late, I can't use it at all.

I recently purchased an iPad Mini and I have an iPhone 5 and iMessage works seamlessly across these two devices.

Now it won't work on my iMac.

I have tried to go through all the help articles. I made sure all my devices are logged in with the same Apple ID. I have a separate ID for my iTunes account (@gmail) and my iCloud (@me).

I want all 3 devices to ONLY use my phone number. I do not want my email to be used in any instance, which I thought would make it easier, since I know that some people have problems because they have various emails they use for iMessage.

Please help me . I have been spoiled by being able to text some people via my computer and i'm getting fed up to the point that I may take my iMac in to the Apple Store just so they can set it up for me

[satcomer]

Are you using the same iTunes account on all the devices? Did you go into the Message app Preferences, Accounts and set it up properly?

[panda bear]

Yes, I logged out of all 3 devices and actually logged back in. I am definitely using the same Apple ID on all 3. And the phone number is the only "address" that can be used to contact me, so there is no discrepancy there.

[satcomer]

Then open Messages and the go to Messages menu item "Preferences". In Messages Preferences click on the 'Accounts' mini-tab and then put a checkmark in what account boxes you want to use in that Messages app.

[panda bear]

Originally Posted by satcomer

Then open Messages and the go to Messages menu item "Preferences". In Messages Preferences click on the 'Accounts' mini-tab and then put a checkmark in what account boxes you want to use in that Messages app.

I did that as well. There is only a check mark next to my phone number.

I even get the message on my iPhone that says my iMac is using my phone number.

Still doesn't work.

[satcomer]

Then choose you email. Plus do you have cell numbers in Contacts of the person sending you the Messages? Plus put a checkmark in you email Address with iCloud. Then tell people sending you messages to use your iCloud account. This should fix your problem.

[SandboxGeneral]

Maybe you need someone to send you a message from their Mac to yours to get it to work!

[panda bear]

Originally Posted by satcomer

Then choose you email. Plus do you have cell numbers in Contacts of the person sending you the Messages? Plus put a checkmark in you email Address with iCloud. Then tell people sending you messages to use your iCloud account. This should fix your problem.

I don't want to use my email. I want to only use my phone number.

BUT

My nice friend SandboxGeneral simply asked me if i've restarted my computer since i've had the problem.. so I did. And now it works.

Thanks for your help, satcomer. I knew it was all set up correctly, so it was really irritating me that it wasn't working.