Why does my iPhone send my messages through my email address?

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why does my iphone send my messages through my email address

iphone 5c message that I send are going through to people through my email address

 

[kch50428]

Re: why does my iphone send my messages through my email address

Settings>> Messages>> Send & receive>> Start new conversations from... select your phone number... and if you wish to NOT be reached by iMessage via email addresses...deselect those...