IPhone only send iMessage using email address
help please!!!
Greetings ,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that your iPhone is only sending iMessages from your email address and not your phone number. There could be a couple of different factors causing this situation.
First I would suggest checking to see if you phone number is listed on your iPhone under Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. If it is not, please follow the attached instructions.
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:Sign in to your Apple ID on your iPhone.
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.
If the phone number is there but still not sending, make sure that your phone number is checked marked to Start New Conversations From.
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage - Apple Support
Cheers,
Joe
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