Apple makes syncing easy. Syncing is useful for transferring messages from your iPhone to your Mac or continuing conversations seamlessly between your devices. Now learn how to sync messages from your iPhone to your Mac, so your conversations are available on those devices.
How to Sync Messages from Your iPhone to Your Mac via iCloud
The easiest way to sync messages between your iPhone and Mac is to use iCloud. This way, all your iMessages, as well as SMS/MMS, can be easily accessed on both your iPhone and Mac, as long as they are signed in under the same Apple ID. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide:
- Step 1:Set up iCloud for Messages (iPhone)
- 1) Go to “Settings”, click on your name, then on “iCloud”.
- 2) Select “Show All” > “Messages”.
- 3) Click “Sync this iPhone” or “Use on this iPhone”.
- Step 2:Turn on Messages in iCloud (Mac)
- 1) Open the Messages app on your Mac.
- 2) In the menu bar, click on “Settings” or “Preferences”.
- 3) Go to iMessage. Confirm that the Apple ID you are signed in to matches the one used on your iPhone.
- 4) Check the box next to “Enable Messages in iCloud”. Then choose the correct address for sending and receiving messages.
You can now see all messages on your iPhone in the Messages app.
How to sync messages from your iPhone to your Mac without iCloud?
Sometimes your iCloud storage is too full to sync messages, so you can try to sync messages from your iPhone to your Mac without iCloud. No problem, the built-in setting text message transfer is here to help you!
- Step 1: Open “Settings” and go to the “Messages” app.
- Step 2: Scroll down to tap “Text Message Forwarding”.
- Step 3: Turn on your Mac in the list of devices displayed. If you don’t see your Mac, sign in with your Apple ID.
- Step 4:Now when messages are received on your iPhone, they are also available on Mac.
📌Note: During testing, I found that while I could receive text messages on my Mac, I was unable to track those received on my iPhone.
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Solved: My iPhone and Mac messages aren’t syncing
While researching this topic, I found that some Apple users were complaining that “ Messages from your iPhone and Mac aren’t syncing “. If you are also facing this problem, here are some solutions that you can try.
First of all, it is necessary to check that both devices are connected to a stable internet connection in order to avoid this problem. Then, use other solutions for this problem:
Check that you are logged in
To make sure your messages are syncing correctly, make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on your Mac, otherwise iCloud syncing may not work.
Manually synchronizing messages
Sometimes iCloud can’t backup and sync your messages and a note says “iCloud sync stopped”. This time, you can try to sync messages manually.
On your iPhone: Open Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > See All > Messages > Sync Now.
On Mac: Click Settings in the Message menu. Then select “Sync Now” under the iMessage tab.
Confirm receiving source
In any case, make sure you have chosen the correct email address, phone number or device.
If you synced messages between your iPhone and Mac using iCloud, open Messages Settings > iMessage on Mac. Then select the email address or phone number listed under “You can be reached for messages at.”
If you choose the non-iCloud sync method, go to iPhone Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding. Then, turn on your device where you want to sync your messages.
Check iCloud storage space
When iCloud storage is full, nothing can be backed up from your iPhone. Therefore, opt for deleting your iCloud storage, upgrading your iCloud plan, or Synchronizing messages using the transfer function.
Message Synchronization FAQ
How do I prevent my messages from syncing?
On your iPhone, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud. Find Messages and turn off “Sync This iPhone.” Repeat on your iPad to stop messages from syncing to iCloud.
On your Mac, select Settings under Messages. Turn on iMessage and turn off “Enable Messages in iCloud.”
How long does it take to sync your messages with your Mac?
Typically, syncing messages from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac only takes a few seconds. It also depends on network quality and the amount of messages.
What does “sync stopped” mean in iPhone messages?
The “Syncing with iCloud is paused” message means that messages cannot be synced to iCloud. To fix this, try checking your iCloud storage, turning iCloud off and then back on, deleting the message backup and then restoring it.
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