HT204053 Why isn't my iPad sending iMessages using my phone number?

I can't get my phone number to show up in (message) settings  on my iPad. My IPhone is sending/receiving iMessages but my iPad is not. I've checked passwords and restarted both devices multiple times. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Make sure your iPad is using the same Apple ID as your phone in Settings>Messages>Send & Receive.  If it is, and you still don't see your phone number listed under "You can be reached by iMessage At", tap the ID, sign out, then after a minute or so, sign back in.

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