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How to Sign Out of iMessage on Mac

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are getting distracted by message notifications appearing on Mac, you can find below the steps to Log Out or Sign Out of iMessage on Mac.

Sign Out of iMessage on Mac

Log Out of iMessage on Mac

Apple services like iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud Photos and others are linked to your Apple ID, which makes them  accessible on all Apple Devices.

While this integration of iCloud related services across all Apple devices provides a better user experience, there are users who do not like the idea of iMessages always accessible on Mac.

Depending on your requirements, you can simply logout of iMessage on Mac, Turn OFF iMessage Notifications or deactivate your iMessage Account from Mac.

1. Sign Out of iMessage on Mac

When you are done using the Messages App on Mac and going out, it is good privacy practice to make sure that you Sign Out of iMessage.

1. Open Messages App > click on Messages tab in top-menu bar and select Preferences in the drop-down menu.

Open iMessage Preferences on Mac

2. On the next screen, switch to iMessage tab and click on the Sign out button.

Sign Out of iMessage on Mac

2. Turn OFF iMessage Notifications

If you are busy working and getting distracted by message notifications, you can simply switch OFF iMessage notifications on your Mac.

1. Click on Apple Logo in top-menu bar and select System Preferences in the drop-down menu.

Open System Preferences on Mac

2. On System Preferences screen, select the Notification tab > on the next screen, select Messages in the left-pane. In the right-pane, move Allow Notifications toggle to OFF position.

Disable iMessage Notifications on Mac

After this, you will still be able to send and receive iMessages, but won’t be bothered by iMessage notifications.

3. Deactivate iMessages on Mac

Another way to take a break from iMessages on Mac is by temporarily deactivating your iMessage Account on Mac.

1. Open Messages App > click on Messages tab in top-menu bar and select Preferences in the drop-down menu.

Open iMessage Preferences on Mac

2. On the next screen, switch to Accounts tab, select your iMessage Account in the left-pane and uncheck Enable this account option in the right-pane.

Disable iMessage on Mac

This will prevent received iMessages from showing up on your Mac. At any time, you can go back and enable iMessage on your Mac by checking “Enable this account” option.

4. Prevent iMessages from Syncing on Mac

You can prevent iMessages from syncing on Mac by removing your Apple ID Account from Mac.

1. Open Safari browser on your Mac > go to Apple ID page and Login to your Apple ID Account.

2. Once you are logged in, scroll down to “Devices” section > select the Mac that you want to remove from Apple ID and click on Remove from account option.

Remove Device from Apple ID

Once your Mac is removed from Apple ID page, you will no longer find iMessages syncing on your Mac.

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