How do I get imessage to work
how do I get imessage to work
Hi,
On first run the Messages app normally asks you for an Apple ID to "register" with iMessages.
Opening the app and going the the Messages Menu > Preferences > Accounts should show you two accounts in place.
If the iMessages one has details it will show you some of these.
Neither the iMessages or Bonjour account can be deleted although the Apple ID can be removed from the iMessages one.
Once the Apple ID is verified the app should open the main Messages Window.
This provides a place to view Chats, a list of open chats and interface times to invoke Video and New Messages.
The bottom left will also show any Other accounts such as Google Talk, AIM and Yahoo logins (And in the Bonjour one is active), generally refered to as "Buddy List" accounts as they use the iChat Style Buddy list which can also be used as Interfaces to start conversations.
The square icon with what looks like a pencel will start a New Message
Typing a name in the "To" spot will access both Contacts and Buddies' info to start a chat with a specific person.
Once the list on the left says New Message then a blue + icon appear on the right that can access the Contacts app list or the Buddies.
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