How to Remove Your Email from Apple Messages

This updated guide examines How to Remove Your Email from Apple Messages and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

iOS

1. Tap the "Settings" icon.
2. TapMessages. It looks like a green icon with a white speech bubble in it.
3. TapSend & Receive. This will show you all the contact methods linked to your Messages app on the phone.
   • The check marks denote the contact methods you can be reached at.
4. Tap the i button next to the email you want to remove.
5. TapRemove This Email.
6. TapRemove Email Address. Doing so will confirm your changes.
   • You cannot remove an email address if it is the only one linked with your account.

Method 2of 2:

Mac

1. Go to the Apple ID website. Click https://appleid.apple.com/#!&page=signin to get there.
2. Type in your Apple ID.
3. Type in your password.
4. PressEnter.
5. Find the "Reachable At" section. It's on the right side of the screen.
6. ClickEdit.
7. Scroll down to the "Reachable At" section.
8. ClickXnext to the email you want to remove.
9. ClickDelete. Doing so will remove the email from your account.