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Newbie here given a iphone 5 and an ipad mini and learning.

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I have been told that I can text via imessage and wifi as long as the other end has imessge and wifi also. Is this correct??
If so how does a recipient send a New message to me when I have no mobile number?
I guess I'm asking what do 2 parties use for a contact address.??

Thanks
 

DarlaMack

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I have been told that I can text via imessage and wifi as long as the other end has imessge and wifi also. Is this correct??
If so how does a recipient send a New message to me when I have no mobile number?
I guess I'm asking what do 2 parties use for a contact address.??

Thanks

Welcome to iMore and congrats on your new devices!!

When you set up your devices you either enter your Apple ID OR Create a New ID if you don't already have one. Your Apple ID can be used for ppl to message you with.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201287
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Use your email address, rather than a phone number. Go to Settings -> Messages > sent and received > check email address.
 

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