When I send a text message, my name does not show up to the recipient; only my number.
Is there some way to change the settings to have my name show up instead of the number?
IPhone – Why doesn’t the name show when I send a text message
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This is something I wish iOS5 had. Alas, it does not - however if it fails to send as iMessage with send as SMS disabled, it will allow you to tap / hold (I forget which) and specify to send as text.
The main caveat to this, though, is that it doesn't 'alert' you per-se.
The option you're looking for is located at Settings > Messages > Group Messaging. Turning this off will send all messages individually to their recipients.
Note: Disabling MMS Messaging will remove the Group Messaging toggle from the list.
Note: Some cellular service providers do not support Group Messaging, so if you have MMS enabled, and you still don't see Group Messaging, then it's likely that your provider does not support it. From Apple: If you don't see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging on your iPhone, contact your carrier.
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Best Answer
The recipient would have to have your contact added in order to associate your name to your number.
Also, sometimes the format of the number would matter: it's better if the recipient copies the number as it appears when you send him am SMS.