Sharp Archive lets you connect your iMessage account so your messages can be automatically synced and archived.

Important: Sharp Archive will not fetch historical iMessage messages from before the connection. Only messages sent or received after connecting iMessage to Sharp Archive will be synchronized and archived.
Watch the video guide for step-by-step instructions

Prerequisite

Before connecting iMessage to Sharp Archive, make sure the following settings are enabled on your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac):

  • Go to Settings and select Messages.
  • Make sure iMessage is enabled.
iOS Settings Messages screen showing iMessage toggle enabled
Step 1.1: Ensure iMessage is turned on in Settings → Messages
  • Select Send & Receive.
Send and Receive options in iOS Messages settings
Step 1.2: Select Send & Receive
  • Make sure your iCloud account is selected and enabled.
  • Only messages sent or received after the iMessage connection is established will be archived. Historical messages will not be fetched.
  • You can reset your settings if something does not work as described.
Apple ID and phone numbers selected for sending and receiving iMessages
Step 1.3: Verify iCloud account and addresses for Send & Receive

Connect iMessage

  • Log in to your Sharp Archive account and go to the Home page.
  • Select + Add More Channels.
  • Select Text.
Add More Channels modal showing Text channels in Sharp Archive
Step 2.1: Select Text from the Add More Channels modal
  • Select the iMessage icon.
  • Enter your Apple ID and password.
iMessage connection modal entering Apple ID credentials
Step 2.2: Enter your Apple ID and password
  • Complete two-factor authentication when prompted.
Two-Factor Authentication code prompt for iMessage connection
Step 2.3: Complete two-factor authentication
  • Wait a few moments while Sharp Archive establishes the connection.
  • Once the connection is successful, your iMessage channel is ready for synchronization.
Sharp Archive establishing connection with iMessage
Step 2.4: Establishing iMessage connection

Sync & Archive Messages

Once iMessage is connected, Sharp Archive will automatically archive new messages received or sent after the connection is established, including:

  • Incoming messages
  • Outgoing messages
  • One-on-one conversations
  • Group conversations
  • Images
  • Videos
  • Files
Archived iMessage conversations and media list in Sharp Archive
Step 3: Automatically archive incoming and outgoing messages and media

View Archived Messages

  • From the Home page, go to the Archive page.
  • Select the iMessage channel.
  • Search or browse your archived conversations.
  • Select a conversation to view the archived messages and supported media.

Disconnect iMessage

  • Select Settings from the left sidebar and go to the Services page.
  • Locate the connected iMessage account.
  • Click the Edit icon and select Disconnect.
  • Provide a reason for disconnecting.
  • Select Disconnect to confirm.
Note: Once disconnected, new iMessage messages will no longer be synced or archived in Sharp Archive.