Nov 24, 2020 Open Messages and tap the Compose button. Enter the names or tap the Add button to add people from your contacts. Type your message, then tap the Send button. To send a group MMS message on an iPhone, make sure MMS Messaging is turned on.
Hello jelena1603,
Thanks for asking about adding your phone number to Messages here in the Apple Support Communities.
There are two articles that discuss things to try if you are experiencing issues with this. They are:
1. If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime
2. Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime
If you still need help, change your Apple ID password using this article: Change your Apple ID password, then and repeat the setup steps. If that doesn't work, contact Apple Support using this link: Contact Apple Support.
Thanks again and have a great rest of your day.
Thanks for asking about adding your phone number to Messages here in the Apple Support Communities.
There are two articles that discuss things to try if you are experiencing issues with this. They are:
1. If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime
2. Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime
If you still need help, change your Apple ID password using this article: Change your Apple ID password, then and repeat the setup steps. If that doesn't work, contact Apple Support using this link: Contact Apple Support.
Thanks again and have a great rest of your day.
Dec 8, 2016 7:40 AM
- Turn iMessage on or off. From the home screen, select the Settings app. Note: iMessages are billed as data usage when sent over a cellular data connection. Messages will be billed as text messages when sent to other device types, or to iOS devices using an earlier version of iOS. You need a valid phone number or Apple ID to use iMessage on.
- Sign in to iCloud to access your photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts, and more. Use your Apple ID or create a new account to start using Apple services.
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings Messages, then turn on iMessage. On your Mac, open Messages, then do one of the following: If you’re signing in for the first time, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Sign In.
Set up Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode
Set up a passcode that your child can use to unlock the device. Don’t use the same passcode on your child’s device and your own device. Remind your child not to share their passcode.
You can also set up Face ID or Touch ID so that you can unlock the device with a glance or a touch. You can enroll an Alternate Appearance for Face ID and up to five fingerprints, so add your child’s and your own.
Set up a passcode.
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Set up Face ID.
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Set up Touch ID.
Make sure that your child has their own Apple ID
An Apple ID is the account that you use with Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don't share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos.
If your child doesn’t have an Apple ID, you can create an Apple ID for them when you set up Family Sharing.
If your child already has an Apple ID, they should keep using it. Ask your child to sign in to appleid.apple.com and make sure that their birthday is correct.
Set up Family Sharing
With Family Sharing, you can automatically share your location with family members. And if a family member's device is missing, you can locate it on a map with the Find My app.
Families can also share subscriptions like Apple Music, iCloud storage, and more. And family members can share purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple TV app, and Apple Books.
Set up Family Sharing.
Make sure that Find My is turned on
Set up parental controls
If you want to block or limit specific apps and features on your child’s iPhone, set up parental controls. You can restrict explicit content, prevent purchases and downloads, set limits for games, and more.
Set up parental controls.
Turn on Ask to Buy
If you want kids to get permission before they buy items, download free apps, or sign up for a subscription, set up Ask to Buy. Ask to Buy is automatically on for children under 13.
Set up Ask to Buy.