It won't let me send iMessages through my phone number

When ever I go to send a message to someone else with an iPhone it won't send as am I message or when it does it uses my email & not my phone number

Hi e.frye,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may find the steps in these articles helpful:
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
All the best,
Jeremy

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Hello, Cubby21.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Here are the best resources for troubleshooting issues with Message.
iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Cheers,
Jason H.

HT201415 why cant i send imessages through my phone number? i can't choose my number as an option to send from

my number is like light grey, and the only option i can choose is to send imessages through my email. I have no idea why it stopped working or how to fix it

At the time of this post, there seems to be a problem with iMessage and Facetime but only some users are affected.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

How do i send imessages through my phone number and not my email on the ipad air? it is only allowing my to *** email addresses to send from under settings.

I cannot get my phone number to show up under message settings. Therefore i cannot send imessages by phone number.

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Set Up Alert Sounds
http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3
Extra FaceTime IDs
http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htmhttp://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7
http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457
How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetimehttp://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetime
Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold
http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.htmlhttp://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.htmlhttp://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-textinghttp://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

Hello I send imessages to a phone number I receive delivery notice but sms does not show on receiving phone. Otherwise when receive imessage from other phone I reply and receiver sees SMS !!! Any explanation ?

Hello I send imessages to a phone number I receive delivery notice but sms does not show on receiving phone. Otherwise when receive imessage from other phone I reply and receiver sees SMS !!! Any explanation ?

To my knowledge, I've only seen this for imessage only and not SMS.
The other users would need to have send read receipts enabled on their phone.

TS4268 i can send imessages to a phone number but not to my daughter's ipad email address. does anyone no why

i can send imessages to a phone number but not to my daughter's apple ipad. can u tell me how or why i can't do this

- What happens when you try? Error message?
- Is the email addrese listed on her iPod in Settings>Messages>Send and receive?
- Is the same email address listed on your device in Settings>Messages>Send and Receive? If so it will not work.
Also see:
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages

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I recently discovered a problem with my Motorola Droid Mini phone, where it will not let me send texts to one specific number, but it will let me send texts to other numbers. I have tried rebooting my phone, deleting the number from my contacts and entering it manually, and have tried re-entering it into my contacts. None of this has worked so far, so any other suggestions would be very helpful.
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sportsfox we'll get this figured out! Have you ever been able to text this number? Has this individual recently made any device changes? Are you able to receive messages from this number?
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All of a sudden this morning my iphone will not send imessages from my phone number but only from my email address. When I go to the settings for my imessages to choose where they are coming from my phone number is greyed out....Is there a way to fix this

All of a sudden this morning my iphone will not send imessages from my phone....

Hi Chas869,
Hmm, that is strange that your phone number is greyed out. There are a few things that we can try. First would be to turn iMessages off, then back on. See if you are able to select your phone number. Then if that doesn't work, turn iMessages back off, then reset the network settings....settings>general>reset>reset network settings, this will reboot the phone. Don't worry, it won't delete anything from the phone, it simulates a battery pull. Once the device comes back on, then turn iMessages back on. Keep us posted if that works!
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Why wont my phone send imessages from my phone number?

My phone will only send imessages through my email and i can not get it to send through my phone number. It worked previously until it was accidently erased and now i can not get it to work. How can i fix this?

After each step, toggle FaceTime and iMessage off and then on in Settings > Messages and Settings > FaceTime.
Update to the latest version of iOS.
Verify that you are connected to a cellular network and can send SMS messages. You need a valid SMS messaging plan to activate FaceTime.
Ensure that FaceTime has not been restricted: Settings > General > Restrictions > FaceTime.
In Settings > General > Date & Time, ensure that Set Automatically is on. If Set Automatically is on, but the incorrect time zone is displayed, turn Set Automatically off and then choose the correct time zone, date, and time. Then turn Set Automatically on again.
Contact your carrier to verify that there are no restrictions on text messages. Blocks on text messaging will prevent iMessage and FaceTime registration.
If you are unable to activate iMessage or FaceTime on a device after remote wiping it, wait at least 24 hours and try again.
If "Waiting for Activation" is displayed, leave FaceTime and iMessage enabled for 24 hours. Toggling FaceTime or iMessage off and on will cause the registration process to start over.

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Here's the go to info on Massages app. Perhaps knowing your own kit you can figure out where the configuration on a device is incorrect.
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Hey there Kcamps,
If I understand correctly you are indeed signed into your Apple ID in Settings > Messages, but your phone number is not checked for use under You Can Be Reached By iMessage At:. I would sign out of, then back into your Apple ID in both FaceTime and iMessage. That should get your number linked with the Apple ID again:
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Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
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Go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, and click on your Apple ID and sign out of Messages. Then sign on again. Sometimes it needs to reset itself....
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