How to change from icloud to phone number

Whenever I send someone a text, I'm told that it shows that "" is sending the text and not my phone number. And when someone responds to "", I receive the message on my computer and Wi-Fi only iPad, but not my iPhone. Is there any way to only send and receive messages from a phone number?

asked Feb 3, 2014 at 2:52

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In your Settings go to Messages> Send & Receive and you should be able to set your preferences from there. Go to the "Start New Conversations From:" section and set your phone number to be the default.

How to change from icloud to phone number

If your phone number does not appear, turn FaceTime off and on. Phone number should show up

answered Feb 3, 2014 at 4:10

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Go to

  • Settings
  • Messages
  • Send & Receive
  • Uncheck the email address(es) just leaving your phone number checked.

You should be good from there.

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Your Apple ID is associated with an email ID or phone number on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. You’ll need to use the same email ID to log in to other Apple services, like sending messages via iMessage.

How to change from icloud to phone number

At some point of time, you might to change the phone number associated with your Apple ID. And when you want to change it, you could face errors with connecting to your Apple ID. Here’s how you can change the phone number associated with your Apple ID.

You might want to change the phone number associated with your Apple ID for various reasons. Whether you’ve switched to a new carrier or picked up a new SIM card, you’ll need to unlink your old phone number from your Apple ID to link and use the new one. Otherwise, all your communication including passwords and login prompts will be sent to your old phone number.

How to change from icloud to phone number

So it’s necessary you make this change before you activate the new number if you want to continue using Apple’s services on another device.

How to Change the Phone Number Linked to Your Apple ID

There are two ways to change the phone number associated with your Apple ID. You can use your iPhone for that and it can be done by following these steps.

Changing Phone Number Associated With Apple ID via iPhone

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your name displayed right at the top.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 2: Select ‘Name, Phone Numbers, Email.’

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 3: Under the section titled Contactable At, your email IDs and phone numbers linked to your Apple ID appear. Select the Edit option to change those details.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 4: Tap on ‘Add email or phone number’ to register a new phone number with your Apple ID.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 5: Select ‘Add a phone number’ in the pop-up menu.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 6: Choose the correct country code as per your region and enter the new phone number you want to link with your Apple ID.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 7: Once done, select Next.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 8: You will now receive a verification code via Message on the phone number you entered. Feed in the relevant code to proceed.

How to change from icloud to phone number

After that, your Apple will link your new phone number with your Apple ID.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Alternatively, if you want to remove the older number and keep just the new one, continue reading.

Step 9: Tap on the Edit button once again next to Contactable At.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 10: Select the red ‘-‘ button next to the phone number you want to delete.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 11: Tap on Delete.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 12: Select the Remove option on the confirmation prompt.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Changing Phone Number Associated With Apple ID via Mac

You can also add ore replace the phone number linked to your Apple ID on a Mac. Of course, you’ll need the iPhone or another phone handy to receive and view the verification code on it.

Step 1: Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your Mac’s screen.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 2: Select System Preferences from the menu.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 3: Click on the Apple ID button in the top-right corner.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 4: Select ‘Name, Phone Numbers, Email’ from the left column.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 5: Head to the section titled Contactable at that shows the email IDs and phone numbers linked to your Apple ID. Tap on the ‘+’ button at the bottom of that box to add a new phone number.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 6: Select the option next to Phone number, choose your country code, and add the new phone number.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 7: After that, click on Next.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 8: Apple will send you a six-digit verification code on the new phone number. Enter it and click on Next.

How to change from icloud to phone number

That’ll link your new phone number to your Apple ID.

How to change from icloud to phone number

At this point, you may stop if you want to keep the old number linked to your phone. Otherwise, proceed to know how to remove it.

Step 9: Select the old phone number from box under Contactable At section. Click on the ‘-‘ button under to delete it.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Step 10: Choose the Delete Phone option on the prompt to confirm your decision.

How to change from icloud to phone number

Apple will unlink and remove your old phone number from the Apple ID.

Add a New Phone Number to Your Apple ID

You can replace your existing number or add a phone number to your existing one. However, that’ll create two different phone numbers for all your security prompts, so you’ll need to own both the phones. Unlinking the old phone number from Apple ID is the best option.

How do I change my iMessage from my iCloud to my phone number?

Open the Messages app and press Command + comma (,). Click iMessage. Click the dropdown menu under “Start new conversations from” and choose your phone number. If the phone number doesn't appear here, make sure it's checked under “You can be reached for messages at.”

How do I change my Apple ID from my email to my phone number?

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID. Choose Change Apple ID.

How do I switch from iCloud to iPhone?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Go to Settings > your name..
Tap iCloud..
Tap to choose which apps you want to use iCloud..

How do I disassociate my phone number from iCloud?

In iOS or iPadOS, go to Settings > account name > Password & Security, then tap Edit next to the Trusted Phone Numbers label. ... .
In macOS 10.14 Mojave or earlier, go to System Preferences > iCloud > Account Details > Security, select a phone number, and click the minus (-) button to remove it..