I cannot set up iMessage from my iPad.

Question

I cannot set up iMessage from my iPad. Following the instructions Apple gives, my screen does not even appear the same. My number is not listed and it only comes from my email. I've had to reset my iPhone several times. Ideas to fix it? FaceTime also goes through my email.

Answer 1

I was finally able to get it by this route:
Additional Information
Unlink a phone number
Phone number missing on iPad or iPod touch
If your phone number isn't listed on an iPod touch or iPad, follow these steps:
Update to the latest version of iOS.
Verify that you're using the same Apple ID that you're using on your iPhone.
On your iPad or iPod touch, sign out of your Apple ID in the following locations:
Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
Sign in to your Apple ID with FaceTime and iMessage.
If your phone number still isn't listed, follow these steps:
Sign out of your Apple ID on all iOS devices, including your iPhone, in the following locations:
Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
Sign in to your Apple ID on your iPhone.
When activation is complete, your Apple ID and all verified email addresses should be visible in Settings > Messages > Receive At and Settings > FaceTime.
Sign in to your Apple ID on your other iOS devices.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSE! AND A QUICK ONE TOO!