How to set up iMessage on a Mac and sync with Other Devices

Description: This article will show you how to set up iMessage or Messages App, the text-messaging application on Mac to sync up with other Apple devices.

  1. Launch Messages from the dock or applications folder.
    Dock, Messages
  2. Enter your Apple ID email address and password and choose Next..
    Apple ID, Next
  3. Select Messages in the Menu bar and then select Preferences.
    Menu bar, Messages, Preferences
  4. Select the Accounts tab and then select the iMessage account name.
    Accounts, iMessage account name
  5. Select the checkbox next to Enable Messages on iCloud
    Enable Messages on iCloud
  6. Choose the Sync Now button to complete
    Sync Now

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