You want to disable iMessage on your device Macbook Pro? Indeed, the flow of message and call notifications can be restrictive and disruptive when working on your computer. What's more, if you work in an open space, people near your desk can have access to your private messages and incoming calls right on your Macbook Pro screen. It's easy to delete your phone number on your Macbook Pro device. You will find all the steps to follow in this article. We will also explain the procedure to follow in order to delete conversation history iMessage on your Macbook Pro device. Good reading!
Steps to follow in order to disable iMessage
If you no longer wish to receive your text messages and calls on your Macbook, you can deactivate iMessage in just seconds. Here are the steps to follow in order to deactivate iMessage on your Macbook Pro:
- Open the application Messages (which you will find in the application folder or with the Finder)
- Choose tab Preferences
- Click on your account and on Log out
If you also want to deactivate FaceTime, you just have to open the application FaceTime, go to the tab Preferences and simply click on Log out.
How to activate iMessage on your Macbook Pro device
It's easy to activate iMessage on your Macbook Pro device. Activating iMessage on your computer can be very useful, especially if you have a problem with your cell phone. Here are the steps to install iMessage on your Macbook Pro:
- Open the application Messages (which you will find in the application folder or with the Finder)
- Enter your Apple ID as well as your password in the fields indicated
- Click on Next
In case you do not yet have an Apple ID, then click on Create an Apple ID
Clear iMessage history on your Macbook Pro
Again, this is a very simple manipulation that will only take you a few seconds. Here are the steps on how to delete iMessage history on your Macbook device:
- Start by closing the app iMessage
- Then click on Finder and in the sidebar of your screen, select Go to et Go to folder (possibility to use the following shortcut: Shift key + command key + G)
- You will need to manually enter (or copy paste directly from this article) the following combination: ~ / Library / Messages /
- In the folder that is displayed, then delete:
- the chat.db folder
- the chat.db-shm folder
- the chat.db-wal folder
- the Attachments folder (in case you also want to remove attachments from messages)
Don't forget to empty the recycle bin in order to validate your cleaning operation.
If you also want turn off iCloud (or just some iCloud features) in order to free up space on the hard drive of your Macbook Pro device, we recommend this article which lists the steps to follow. It is also possible to change your Apple ID as well as your password. To do so, we advise you this article who explains to you how to change an apple id.
