How To Stop Messages On Mac From Iphone

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If you are a user of multiple Apple devices like Mac and iPhone, you must have noticed that your iMessages get synced across these devices. While this feature enhances accessibility, there are times when you may feel the need to disable it. This blog post will serve as a comprehensive guide on how to stop messages on your Mac from your iPhone.

Disable iMessage on Mac

The most straightforward way to stop receiving messages on your Mac is to disable iMessage on your Mac. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Messages app on your Mac.
  2. Go to the Messages menu at the top of your screen, then choose Preferences.
  3. Click on the iMessage tab.
  4. Uncheck the box for Enable this account.

You will stop receiving new messages on your Mac, but your existing messages will still be available.

Disable Message Forwarding from iPhone to Mac

Another way to stop messages from appearing on your Mac is to disable message forwarding from your iPhone. Here’s how to do this:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Messages.
  3. Tap on Text Message Forwarding.
  4. Toggle off the switch next to your Mac device.

This will prevent your iPhone from forwarding messages to your Mac, but you will still receive messages on your iPhone.

Sign Out of iMessage on Mac

If you want to remove all traces of your iMessage account from your Mac, you can sign out of iMessage. Be aware that this will also delete all your messages on your Mac. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Messages app on your Mac.
  2. Go to the Messages menu at the top of your screen, then choose Preferences.
  3. Click on the iMessage tab.
  4. Click Sign Out.

This will sign you out of iMessage on your Mac, and all your messages will be deleted.

Conclusion

Synced messages can be a great convenience, but they can also lead to unwanted notifications and distractions. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can control where and when you receive iMessages. Remember that the changes you make only affect the device you make them on, so you won’t lose any messages on your other devices unless you sign out of iMessage completely.