How to Use SMS Forwarding to Text from an iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Settings app on your phone.

   The icon looks like a grey gear. ,, It's not very far down the list., If you don't see its name listed, it could be listed under its serial number.
   
   If you don't see any at all, check to ensure that both devices are associated with your same Apple ID, and try again., The switch should turn green., Leave your iPhone on this screen, and check your iPad.
   
   You will be presented with a six-digit number on your iPad that you must enter on your iPhone., Then click OK., Use the same Apple ID you used on your iPhone.
   
   You won't need to do much else to configure it from there., These settings can also be found in the Settings app of both devices., Begin a new text message to a contact that doesn't have iMessage, just like you would on your phone.
   
   If the recipient is listed in green, they are using a device that doesn't support Apple Messages/iMessages.
   
   Thanks to your setup, you should now be able to message them regardless.
   
   If the recipient is in blue, they are using iMessage and you can message them even without turning on the SMS texting feature. , Any later messages sent between the two of you will be present on both devices
   - but at this stage, the windows may differ on your iPhone and iPad.,,
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   Step 2: Select "Messages" from the Settings list.

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   Step 3: Tap the "Text Message Forwarding" choice.

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   Step 4: Look for an iPad device on the list.

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   Step 5: Flip the switch next to the iPad.

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   Step 6: Wait for the message on your screen that says there is a code on the iPad.

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   Step 7: Enter on your iPhone the six digit code you found on your iPad.

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   Step 8: Sign into your Messages app on the iPad.

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   Step 9: Ensure you are connected to a network (Wi-Fi or cellular).

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    Step 10: Open your Messages app on your iPad.

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    Step 11: Type your message in the chat box.

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    Step 12: Tap the green arrow to send the message to your SMS recipient.

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    Step 13: Wait for a reply back from your recipient.

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