How do I get SMS on my Mac?

Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac
  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages.
  2. Tap Text Message Forwarding. …
  3. Turn on your Mac in the list of devices.
  4. If you’re not using two-factor authentication, a six-digit activation code appears on your Mac; enter this code on your iPhone, then tap Allow.

Why can’t I see SMS messages on my Mac?

For SMS to appear in Messages app in macOS, you need to have Text Message Forwarding turned on in your iPhone. It can be enabled by going to Settings apps → Messages → Text Message Forwarding on your iPhone and turning on the switch which appears against your macOS device in the list.

Do SMS messages go to Mac?

You can set up your iPhone so that you can receive and send SMS messages (short text messages) and MMS messages (text messages with graphics, audio, video, and other media) on your Mac. After you set up your iPhone, when you receive an SMS message, it appears on both your iPhone and your Mac.

How do I get text messages on my Mac 2021?

How to get text messages on your Mac
  1. Tap on the Settings application on your iPhone.
  2. Swipe down and tap on Messages.
  3. Tap on Text Message Forwarding.
  4. Tap on the toggle next to your Mac to turn on the feature if it’s not green already.