How to Troubleshoot iMessage Errors Occurring on Mac

The iMessage application on Mac permits you to send messages effectively to and from the computer to some other device that uses the iMessage app. Messages ordinarily work fine, yet once in a while, there can be issues experienced that forestall the iMessage app from working in MacOS. Not only this, but there are so many issues that can occur while using the iMessage app on MacOS, and below we shall discuss the methods to resolve the same.


Availability of a stable Internet connection

An internet connection is very important if you’re using an iMessage or messages app to send and receive texts. It doesn’t make a difference if the internet connection is wi-fi, ethernet, an individual hotspot; however, it must be an active and working connection.

Before moving forward, ensure that the Mac is connected with the web and that the connection works properly.

Restart the MacOS

Sometimes, a refresh resolves any problem or error occurring on your system. You can try the same with your Mac by turning it off for a few minutes and then restarting to check.

Once you reboot your MacOS, open the iMessage app and try sending the messages.

Enable the Apple ID iCloud account

iMessage app too works when you’re logged in with your Apple account on Mac. To do the same, the steps are as follows:

  1. Go to the ‘System Preferences’ option.
  2. Open the ‘iCloud Settings’ and enter the Apple ID to log in with your account if you’re not signed in earlier.

To keep synchronization between your iPhone and Mac, you’ll have to log in with the same Apple ID.

Refresh the iMessage app

Sometimes, a quick method of disabling and then turning on the iMessage app back can fix the error. The steps to do so are:

  1. Go to the ‘Messages’ application on your MacOS.
  2. Slide down the ‘Messages’ tab and click on the ‘Preferences’ option.
  3. Next, click on the ‘iMessage’ button on the top of the window besides ‘General.’
  4. Make sure that the checkbox for ‘Enable this account’ is marked.

Log-out and log-in from iMessage app

The steps to sign-out and sign-in back to the iMessage application are:

  1. Go to the ‘Messages’ application on your MacOS.
  2. Slide down the ‘Messages’ tab and click on the ‘Preferences’ option.
  3. Next, click on the ‘iMessage’ button on the top of the window besides ‘General.’
  4. Tap on the ‘Sign out’ button present on the right side of the window.
  5. A pop-up window will appear. Select the ‘Sign out’ option again to confirm.

You can sign back with an Apple account anytime you like.

Enable the Message forwarding option

It is important to enable the ‘SMS text message forwarding and relay’ option on your Mac and iPhone. In case, this feature is disabled, it doesn’t allow you to send messages to anyone.

Check other Apple devices

If all the above methods have done no good to you, check the working of the iMessage app on other Apple devices, if you have any. There is a possibility that iMessage servers are down and there’s no fault of your device or the account you’re using.

How to fix iMessage not syncing between Mac and other Apple devices?

Check iPhone and iPad

  1. Go to the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone and iPad.
  2. Locate and click on the ‘Messages’ option from the menu.
  3. Turn on the iMessage slider if it’s off.
  4. Click on the ‘Send and Receive’ option.
  5. Tap to enable the contact number or ID you’re using to send and receive messages via iMessage.

Check your MacOS

  1. Go to the ‘Messages’ application on your MacOS.
  2. Slide down the ‘Messages’ tab and click on the ‘Preferences’ option.
  3. Click on the ‘Accounts’ tab and make sure to enable the same ID used on your iPhone/iPad.

Mia Watson is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at Blogs Book, and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world.

Source: https://yellowtopix.uk.com/blog/how-to-troubleshoot-imessage-errors-occurring-on-mac/

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