How do I make my iCloud and iMessage accounts the same?

After you are signed out, instead of your Apple ID on the screen, the option ‘Use your Apple ID for iMessage’ will appear in its spot. Tap on it. Use the same Apple ID for iMessage that is being used by iCloud on your iPhone to make sure all features of iMessage work properly.

Why can’t I use my Apple ID for Messages?

Check your Apple ID To make sure that your Apple ID and password are correct, go to the Apple ID account page and sign in with the same Apple ID that you’re using with Messages and FaceTime. Messages: Choose Messages > Preferences, then click Accounts. Select your iMessage account, then click Sign Out.

How can I change my iMessage account?

To change the iMessage account, go to Settings -> Messages -> Send & Receive. Tap on your current account name to change it. For iTunes purchases, your account is specified at Settings -> iTunes & App Store. You can even have a separate iCloud account.

Why does it say an error occurred during iMessage activation?

If your iMessage or FaceTime apps are stuck on the “Waiting for activation” screen, you should try resetting them. Restarting your phone or resetting your Apple ID might fix the issue. It can take up to a day for the “Waiting for activation” message to disappear.

What is the difference between an Apple ID and an iCloud account?

It’s a same thing but for different purpose. Apple ID is your ID for your apple product. Such to buy apps, manage devices, etc. ICloud ID is your Apple ID but specifically to manage your cloud storage, and for some reasons to manage the safety of your data and devices.

How do I fix Messages in iCloud not available as iCloud and iMessage do not match?

If it is already, try restarting your iPhone Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch – Apple Support, then try turning on the option again. If the issue remains the same, please check to see if you have multiple phone numbers associated with your Apple ID. You can check under Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.

Can you have 2 iMessage accounts?

You cannot however get one phone number associated with more than one Apple ID as the last ID to get registered with iMessage removes that number from any other Apple ID that used to “claim” that number as deliverable.

How do I change my iMessage email?

Open the Messages app and click “Messages” in the Menu Bar, followed by “Preferences.” Click the “iMessage” tab to see options associated with the messaging service. Finally, click the drop-down box beneath “Start new conversations from” and select the number or email address you wish to use.

Why do I get an error message when I try to update my iPhone?

‘iPhone software update failed’ error can also appear if your mobile does not have enough space for the latest iOS files. Free up more storage space by deleting unwanted apps, photos, videos, cache, and junk files, etc. To remove unwanted data follow Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage and tap Manage Storage.

Is Apple ID same as Gmail?

Your Apple ID account is separate from your Gmail account, even if you are using your Gmail email address as your Apple ID email.