How do I change iMessage to send my phone number and not my name as an ID (iPhone)?

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sending imessage on iphone

how to change imessage to send my phone number not my name as the ID ?

 

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Re: sending imessage on iphone

Go to settings > messages > send & receive and choose your number from there. If it's grayed out and doesn't let you select it then on the same screen tap on your Apple ID, sign out and sign back in and your number should be an option.