Unable to send Text Messages from iPad or Mac

I recently updated my iPhone, Mac, and iPad to OS 27.0, and after doing that, I have not been able to send or view text messages from my Mac and iPad. I can send and receive them just fine from my iPhone, and I can view text messages that were sent to me on my other devices, but not send. iMessage functionality is operational across devices.

I have already ensured that text message forwarding is enabled on my iPhone for both Mac and iPad, and I have tried disabling Messages in iCloud on all three devices and restarting them, but I still cannot send text messages on either Mac or iPad.

Posted on Sep 17, 2026 12:42 PM

1 reply

brbo

Level 8 (45,179 points)

Sep 18, 2026 6:46 PM in response to d1321wk

Re: iPadOS 27: "Unable to send Text Messages from iPad or Mac"

"... I have already ensured that text message forwarding is enabled on my iPhone for both Mac and iPad, and I have tried disabling Messages in iCloud on all three devices and restarting them ..."

Wondering whether Apple Support's online articles (links below) can help:

See what to do: If you can’t send or receive messages using Messages on Mac - Apple Support

and

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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If needed: Apple provides a Messages Support website:

(info. / support / contact options etc.)

Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support