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How to Delete a Phone Number on Apple Messages

If you don't wish to have FaceTime calls or iMessages for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can remove your phone number from Apple Messages and FaceTime. Doing so is as easy as making a few tweaks to your settings and preferences menus. Tap...
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iOS

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    Tap the Settings app.
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    Tap Messages.
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    Tap Send & Receive.
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    Tap on your Apple ID.
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    Tap Sign Out. Doing so will remove your phone number from iMessages.
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    Tap the back arrow twice.
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    Tap FaceTime.
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    Tap on your Apple ID.
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    Tap Sign Out. Doing so will remove your phone number from FaceTime.
Method 2 of 2:

Mac

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    Open the Messages app. You may be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. If you are, make sure to sign in with the same Apple ID you use on your iPhone.
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    Click Messages. It's at the top left of your screen on the menu bar.
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    Click Preferences.
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    Click Accounts. It looks like a blue @ symbol.
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    Click on your iMessage account.
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    Deselect your phone number. This will turn your phone number off for iMessages.
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    Open the FaceTime app.
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    Click FaceTime.
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    Click Preferences.
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    Deselect your phone number. This will turn your phone number off for FaceTime.
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