Apple is known for having an ecosystem. iMessage is an integral part of its ecosystem. Even if you are not using your iPhone, you will get your messages on your Mac. But do you know how to disable iMessage on Mac?
Though this is a helpful feature, sometimes it may become frustrating if you are working on your Mac and constantly getting disturbed because of these messages. So, it’s better to disable iMessage on Mac for the time being. If you are also facing the same issue, you are in the right place. In this article, we’ll tell you how to disable iMessage on a Mac.
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How to Disable iMessage on Mac completely?
Due to the Apple ecosystem, all the messages that you get on your iPhone will get on your Mac as well. This can be frustrating for users doing urgent work and constantly being disturbed. So, it’s better to disable iMessage on Mac.
But, you need to know that this process involves signing out of your Apple ID, and you won’t be able to access your data unless you sign in again. Here’s how it’s done:
- On your Mac, open the iMessage app. You may open it in your dock at the bottom of your desktop. If you don’t find it there, you will find it in the Applications folder in Finder.
- Head to the upper menu bar, click on “Messages,” and then select “Preferences.”
- Under the Preferences menu, click on the “iMessage” tab.
- Tap on Sign Out.
- A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm your decision. Click on “Sign Out.”
After completely signing out, you will be logged out of your Apple ID as well as other accounts connected to your Apple ID. Also, you won’t be getting any messages.
How to Hide iMessage notifications on a Mac?
If you are frustrated by getting unnecessary notifications from iMessage on your Mac, then instead of signing out, you can also hide the notifications. Here’s how it’s done:
- Open the Apple menu from the upper-left side of the screen.
- From the menu, select “System Preferences.”
- Under the system preferences, click on “Notifications.”
- Under the Notifications Preferences section, tap on “Messages.“
- You will see an option named Allow Notifications from Messages. Turn the slider off. This will turn off the notifications in the iMessage app.
By following these steps, you can remain signed into Messages on your Mac and continue to send and receive texts. However, you won’t receive distracting pop-up notifications.
How To Stop iPhone From Syncing Messages to Mac?
Many users want to use their iMessage on their Mac while keeping the messages separate from those on their iPhone. It’s a bit challenging but possible. Generally, the settings in the Apple ecosystem are such that you will be able to access messages across all signed-in devices, like Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Though it is not possible to completely stop the syncing process, you can partially stop it. Here how:
- Firstly, on your Mac, navigate to the Messages app > Preferences > iMessage.
- Uncheck your phone number on this screen. This action prevents texts sent to your phone from appearing on your Mac.
- Ensure that only an email address is checked. This ensures that messages sent and received on your Mac are connected exclusively to the selected email address.
- Now, on your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
- Uncheck any email addresses listed, and make sure only your phone number is checked. This ensures that messages won’t be sent to your email addresses, as you want to use those exclusively on your Mac.
- In the “Start New Conversations From” section, make sure only your phone number is checked. This ensures that all messages on your iPhone are tied only to your phone number, preventing them from syncing to your Mac.
How do I temporarily disable iMessage on Mac?
If you don’t want to sign out of your Apple ID on your Mac and still want to mute those frustrating notifications, you can use the Focus feature on your Mac. Through this feature, you can easily temporarily disable iMessage notifications.
- On the right-hand side of your menu bar, click the Notification Center icon.
- Click on “Focus.”
- In the list of menus, select “Do Not Disturb.” You can customize the DND mode according to your needs.
Until you turn off Do Not Disturb, you won’t receive any alerts. You have the option to choose “For 1 Hour” or “Until this evening.” This will automatically disable the DND mode after the prescribed time. After that, you’ll be able to receive notifications again.
Conclusion
Getting continuous notifications from iMessage on your Mac may hinder your work. However, you have certain options to limit these notifications. You can either disable the iMessage app on your Mac by signing out with your Apple ID or mute the notifications of the iMessage app. You also have the option to enable DND mode. Choose any of the methods that suit you. In case of any doubt, do let us know in the comment section below.
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