Messages not sending on your Mac — stays in blue bubbles forever
Your Mac's internet connection is working but Messages can't reach the iMessage servers. Signing out of Messages and signing back in restarts the connection.
When Messages stops sending iMessages, it means your Mac can talk to the internet but can't reach Apple's iMessage servers specifically. This happens when the Messages app loses its iMessage connection, when you're signed into the wrong account, or when there's a temporary glitch.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 5–10 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone
- ✓Have your Mac plugged in or on a charged battery
- ✓Make sure your internet is working by opening Safari and loading a webpage
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Sending to a phone number instead of an Apple ID — the person needs to have iMessage enabled on their end
- Thinking a message sent because it turned blue — blue only means your Mac sent it, delivered means the other person got it
Signs you need professional help
- If you've gone through all the steps and messages still aren't sending, get in touch. We'll check your Apple ID status and see if there's an issue with your iMessage account.
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