permanently stop iPhone text messages from appearing on my iMac

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How do I permanently stop iPhone text messages from appearing on my iMac. I don't want to send/receive/view messages on my computer. I only want to use my phone for sending/receiving/viewing messages. Also, I'm hoping the fix doesn't require constant maintenance. I've gotten advice for this before, but the fix has to be repeated every time I restart my computer.


To disable Text Message Forwarding:

  1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app, then tap on Messages, then Text Message Forwarding.
  2. Tap on the on/off button across from your Mac's name to disable.

If you specifically mean iMessage, rather than SMS forwarding, then ...

  • Launch Messages on the Mac
  • Messages menu > Preferences > Accounts > [Settings] > Sign out

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