Send a Message to Yourself on iMessage

If you want to jot down something or remind yourself of something, text yourself on your iPhone or Mac using iMessage. Follow the below steps:

On iPhone

Step 1: Open iMessage on your iPhone and swipe down to reveal the search bar.

Note: If this is the first time you’re texting yourself, tap on the new message icon (pencil and paper icon) at the top right and follow the below steps.

Step 2: Type your name or phone number and tap on your profile or contact card from the results. Then, tap on the button to open the menu.

You can now send yourself images, texts, voice notes, etc.

On Mac

Step 1: Open the Spotlight search by pressing the Cmd Space bar on your keyboard. Search for iMessage and click on iMessage to open it.

Note: If this is the first time you’re texting yourself, tap on the new message icon (pencil and paper icon) and follow the below steps.

Step 2: In iMessage, type your name on the search bar and click on your profile from the results.

Step 3: You can now text yourself or click on the iMessage apps logo to send yourself documents, images, etc.

Bonus: Set Reminder While Messaging Yourself on iMessage

Did you know you can create a reminder to remind you of an important task when messaging yourself something? If this sounds good, follow these simple steps.

On iPhone

Step 1: Open the Reminders app on your iPhone > tap New Reminder > type what you want to be reminded about > tap Details.

Step 2: Tap and turn on the toggle for When Messaging. Then, tap Choose Person.

Step 3: Search for your contact > tap on it from the results > tap Add.

Step 4: Open the Messages app > open your recent conversation > type anything > tap the send icon.

Once you hit send, the reminder will pop on your screen.

On Mac

Step 1: Open the Reminders app on your Mac and tap the button near the top left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Type the reminder details and click the i button.

Step 3: Now, click and check the box for When Messaging a Person and select your contact from the contact picker.

Step 4: Launch iMessage > open your recently messaged chat > send a text.

You’ll see the reminder pop on the screen.

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