Updating Phone Number for FaceTime and iMessage

My husband and I both have iPhones, iPads, and I just got a new MacBook Pro. We also share an apple ID. But for some reason I can't seem to get Facetime or iMessage to use my phone number... only my husbands. How do I make the contact number MY number? I already changed it on my Apple ID, but when I open FaceTime, it still only gives me the option to add my husband's number.

You can add an email address only with FaceTime and iMessage with an iPad and with any Mac or other iOS device besides the iPhone.
iMessage can be exchanged with any iOS compatible device and with a Mac running OS X 10.7 with the Messages Beta app.

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    If it isn't from something you did (like update iOS on an iPhone, or activate a new iPhone), then yes, I would be suspicious.

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    Use a strong password and set up Two Step Verification on your account.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5570

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    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
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    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
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    http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
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    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
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    How can I change the phone number for messaging and FaceTime?

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    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
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    iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
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    FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
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    http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
     Cheers, Tom

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    Can I set my phone number for FaceTime on the iPad mini?

    Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime: Set-up, Use, and Troubleshooting Problems
    http://tinyurl.com/32drz3d
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
     Cheers, Tom

  • How do I switch my email account to cell for FaceTime and iMessage

    How do I switch my email account to cell for FaceTime and iMessages?

    I think you are asking how to use your phone number with FaceTime and Messages rather than an email address, but you must have an iPhone number not just any "cell" phone number.
    Take a look at this.
    iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage

  • My husband and I share an iTunes account. We both just got iPads. How can we program them to have different phone numbers for FaceTime and messages

    My husband and I share an iTunes account. We both just got iPads. How can we program them to have different phone numbers for FaceTime and messages

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    Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
    The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
    http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
    Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
    Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
    iOS: About Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
    Set up iMessage
    http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
    Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
    Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
    http://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/
    Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
    For non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
     Cheers, Tom

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    When I deleate an imessage my phone turns off FaceTime and imessage in settings. I have done everything nothing is working, HELP!

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    my country is Kuwait not listed for FaceTime and iMessage for activation so how can i use it ??

    Sorry... But... This cannot be changed
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    the verification email isnt being sent to me trying to sign up for facetime and imessages
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    Experiencing this same exact problem. It's not in my spam folder or anything.

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    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with iMessage.  If you are still experiencing the same issue, I recommend the following article:
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
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