When it fails to do so on your Mac, here’s how to fix it.
How Do You Update Messages on Your Mac?
Here’s what to do.
In Messages, selectPreferencesunder theMessagesmenu.
Alternatively, pressCommand+,(comma) on your keyboard.
ensure the box next toEnable Messages in iCloudis checked.
Your Messages app should sync, and new items will appear.
Why Are My Messages on My Mac Not Updating?
If they don’t, you have other things to try.
Why Are My Text Messages Not Showing Up on My Mac?
On your iPhone, open theSettingsapp.
Scroll down and tapMessages.
On the next screen, chooseText Message Forwarding.
On this screen, you should also verify theMMS Messagingoption is switched on.
ensure the switch next to your Mac is in theon/greenposition.
To disable notifications, go to theApple menu>System Preferences>Notifications>Messagesand turn offAllow Notifications.
UnderYou can be reached for messages at, check all available phone numbers and email addresses.
SetStart new conversations fromto the same phone number on your iPhone and Mac.
