When you install the OneDrive app for Mac, a copy of your OneDrive is downloaded to your Mac and put in the OneDrive folder. This folder is kept in sync with OneDrive. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder on the OneDrive website, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted in your OneDrive folder and vice versa. To sign into iCloud on your Mac, click the Apple menu → click System Preferences → click iCloud → enter your Apple ID and password. By signing into your Mac with your Apple ID, you'll be able to download any apps you've previously downloaded or purchased with that account.
Apple has created an amazing eco-system that helps you stay connected to all your devices. All the devices are closely interconnected with each other; iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and others. If you save anything on any one device, you can easily access the same from another device.
Moreover, you can easily change the device in the middle of your work with the help of Handoff feature. But there is one problem in setting up Handoff on Mac and iPhone/iPad. It works with multiple apps; so even if you don’t want to work on apps like Calendar, Keynote, and Maps, the feature will sync them automatically. For your information, Handoff works with apps like Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Maps, Messages, Mail, and Safari.
Suppose you want to sync iMessages across the devices, and don’t want to use Handoff, what is the solution? Well, you can follow this information and find the answer.
How to Sync iMessages to Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Step #1. Launch Settings app on your iPhone → Tap on Messages.
Step #2. Look for Send & Receive option from the list and tap on it.
Your iPhone will show you all the phone numbers and email ids you have registered with Apple ID.
Step #3. Tap on each ID to check or uncheck.
During this process, please ensure that your email address is shown next to your Apple ID. You should sign in with Apple ID if the email id is not shown. Another important matter to look for is that your primary phone number should be selected under the section: Start New Conversations From.
Repeat above steps on other iOS devices; this will enable you to send and receive iMessages on iPhone, iPad, and Mac as well.
Now, let’s check how you can sync iMessages from your Mac.
How to Sync iMessages on Mac
Step #1. Open Messages app from Launchpad or Spotlight Search or Dock.
Step #2. Now click on Preferences menu.
Step #3. Click on Accounts button from the top.
You can see your Apple ID email address below the Settings button. If you don’t find, you can add by clicking “+” sign from the bottom.
Step #4. Click on your Apple ID.
Once your Apple ID is added, you can see similar options as you saw on your iPhone/iPad. Right below your Apple ID is a checkbox: Enable this account. Make sure that this checkbox is checked.
At the bottom of this dialog box, check that your phone number is selected in the drop-down menu. The menu is given under “Start new conversations from“.
This entire procedure will enable you to receive iMessages on iOS devices and your Mac. If this doesn’t yield any result, there is a solution to this problem.
Turn Off iMessage on iPhone and iPad
Step #1. Launch Settings app on iOS device → Tap on Messages.
Step #2. Toggle iMessage OFF on all devices.
Turn Off iMessage On Mac
Step #1. Fire up Messages from Launchpad or Spotlight Search or Dock.
Step #2. Now click on Preferences menu.
Step #3. Click on Accounts button from the top.
Step #4. Now uncheck Enable this account.
Now close the dialog box and open it back. Take your iOS device and enable iMessage again. Now come back to your Mac and follow the above steps to check “Enable this account” box. This should probably fix all the issues related to syncing of iMessage across all iOS devices and Mac.
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This guide includes tutorials for syncing Gmail, Calendars and Contacts to your Apple computer.
Gmail Sync for Mac
This tutorial demonstrates how to sync your Gmail or Google Apps mail with your Apple computer. If you’d like to set up your Google Contacts and Calendars as well, this process can take care of all of that!
If you’re just launching the Apple Mail application for the first time, enter in your Gmail / Google Apps account and password, and click continue. If you’re computer has issues locating your address, you’ll need to enable IMAP access inside of your Gmail / Google Apps account. To enable this access:
- Click the Settings gear in the top right corner of your inbox
- Select Settings
- Click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab
- Select Enable IMAP
- Save your changes
Return to the setup process in the Apple Mail application and you should be all set! Enabling IMAP access allows you to preserve the folders functionality on your desktop. This converts all Gmail labels to folders, and if you create a folder on your desktop it will act as a label inside of Gmail.
Google Calendar Sync for Mac
This tutorial demonstrates how to sync your Google Calendar with your Apple computer. If you want a desktop way to access your calendars offline, or you just prefer the desktop interface, take a look at this quick video.
Gmail and Google Apps users can easily sync their Google Calendars with their Mac by following these simple steps. It’s important to keep in mind that any calendar found in the My Calendars section of Google Calendars will sync with your Mac, along with your Contact’s Birthdays and Events.
- Open the Apple iCal application
- In the toolbar, click Calendar, then Preferences
- Next, click the Accounts tab
- In the accounts section on the left, click the + button to add an account
- Enter the following information:
Account Type: Google
Email Address: Enter your Gmail or Google Apps email address (yourname@gmail.com or yourname@yourdomain.com)
Password: Enter the password for the email address you listed above
Google Contacts Sync for Mac
This tutorial demonstrates how to sync your Gmail or Google Contacts with the Contacts application on your Apple computer. If you need access to your contacts on the desktop, or you just prefer the desktop interface, definitely check out this quick tutorial.
- Open the Contacts application on your Apple computer
- Inside the application, go to Contacts, then Preferences
- Click the Accounts icon and click the + at the bottom of the window
- In the window that pops up, enter the following:
Account type: CardDAV
Username: your Gmail or Google Apps Account
Password: your Gmail or Google Apps password
Server address: google.com
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After the sync process is complete, any contacts made on your Mac will sync with your Google account, and any contacts made in your Google account will sync to your Mac.