My imessages are only sending from my email address?

When I send iMessages they always send from my email addess attached to my apple id rather than my phone number.
When I go to Settings>Messages>Send & Recieve my phone number is in grey and I can't select i!
Please help!

Hello gomoll,
After reviewing your post, it sounds like you want to start a new conversation from a phone number and not an email address. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
The greyed out phone number is under how you can be reached.
When you start a conversation is another option you can change.
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage - Apple Support
The telephone number will be dimmed when you view these settings on an iPhone.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

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