How to Fix “iMessage is Signed Out” Error on iPhone

Are you getting an “iMessage is Signed Out” pop-up every time you open a thread in the Messages app on your iPhone? If so, you won’t be able to send or receive blue text bubbles unless you fix it. Today’s article will walk you through some troubleshooting steps.

Make sure iMessage is enabled

Usually, the reason you're getting the "iMessage is Signed Out" error is pretty simple: You may have accidentally turned off iMessage on your iPhone. To check this, go to Settings > Messages on your iPhone and make sure iMessage is turned on.

Make sure iMessage is enabled

If iMessage is already enabled: Turn it off, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on to force your iPhone to re-enable the service and sign back into iMessage.

Tip : You can also access this menu by tapping the Settings option in the "iMessage is Signed Out" warning.

Check your iMessage address

The next step is to review your iMessage address and make sure your Apple ID phone number or email address is selected, which is required for iMessage to work properly. You may encounter this issue if you frequently switch SIMs or sign out of your Apple ID on your iPhone.

Go to Settings > Messages and look for the Send & Receive option below the iMessage toggle . If you see “No Address” next to it, that’s exactly why you’re getting the “iMessage is Signed Out” error on your iPhone.

Check your iMessage address

Tap Send & Receive and select Use Apple ID {email address} for iMessage . When you get the pop-up, tap Sign In to sign in with the Apple ID associated with your iPhone. However, if you want to use a different account, select Use Other Apple ID instead.

If your phone number appears in this menu, make sure it’s selected as well. Your carrier will send an SMS to activate iMessage. By default, iMessage will start new conversations using your phone number, but you can change this to your Apple ID email address from the same menu.

Check Apple server status for iMessage

If you're still getting the "iMessage is Signed Out" pop-up when you open a thread in Messages, it's possible that Apple's iMessage servers are temporarily down. You can quickly check this by visiting Apple's System Status page.

If you see a yellow indicator (instead of green) next to iMessage on this page, it means Apple's servers are down. You'll have to wait patiently for Apple to fix the issue to send and receive iMessages again.

General fixes: Restart, update, etc.

The troubleshooting steps above should get you rid of the “iMessage is Signed Out” warning on your iPhone in most cases. However, you can try some general iMessage fixes if you’re still having problems.

Try restarting your iPhone as it can help resolve minor software glitches like this. Consider updating your iPhone if a new version of iOS is available, as firmware bugs can also cause the “iMessage is Signed Out” error.

Note : Remember that iMessage requires an Internet connection to work. If you're having trouble connecting to WiFi or a cellular network to use iMessage, consider resetting your iPhone's network settings.

If none of the suggested fixes work, it’s time to contact Apple Support for expert help. It’s easy to get technical support for your iPhone using the Apple Support app, but you can also visit Apple’s Contact Support page if you want to chat quickly.

In my experience, the “iMessage is Signed Out” pop-up appears when you sign out of your Apple ID and uncheck your phone number for the service. As mentioned earlier, this error can also occur if you change your SIM card or switch to a new eSIM. However, if iMessage is affected due to other factors such as connectivity, server issues, and software bugs, the general fixes above will likely help.