iMessage is Apple's proprietary messaging service that lets you send texts, photos, videos and more between Apple devices over a Wi-Fi or cellular network. While iMessage is automatically enabled on your iPhone when you set it up with your Apple ID, there are several instances where users have to manually enable it to get blue bubbles. Keep reading to learn how to enable iMessage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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To successfully activate and use iMessage on your iPhone or iPad, make sure it's connected to the internet using Wi-Fi or cellular data. iMessage relies on an internet connection to work. You must also sign in to your iCloud account on your iPhone or iPad.
With the basics out of the way, here's how to enable iMessage on iPhone or iPad:
You may need to wait a moment for iMessage to activate. If that fails, check out our guide on how to fix iMessage activation error.
