My imessage is sending through my email address not my mobile phone number, and when i go into settings to change it my phone number isnt a option

If i log in and out of my apple id, my number comes up as an option but i wont let me select it. i have reset my network settings multiple times, and restored all settings as well and nothing is working

I assume your phone is using your phone number. Select an E-Mail also. Under the Select Area a new Area should show up offering to choose whether to use the number or the E-Mail to start new conversations. Pick the Phone number. Go to iMessage and start new conversations.

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