Email to SMS Gateway
A Simple Email to SMS Gateway for Your Business
The Email to SMS service from Mobile Message makes it easy to send text messages directly from your email.
Instead of logging into a separate SMS platform, you simply address an email to a mobile number
(e.g., 0412345678@sms.mobilemessage.com.au) — or even to an entire contact list using its unique list address.
We handle the conversion so your recipients receive a standard SMS on their phones.
It’s a convenient and seamless method to integrate SMS messaging into your day-to-day communication workflows.
What is an Email to SMS Gateway and How Do Businesses Use It?
An Email to SMS Gateway is a straightforward solution that transforms your regular emails into text messages. This approach eliminates the need for additional SMS portals or complicated setups. By sending your email to a formatted address that includes the recipient’s mobile number, your message is instantly delivered as an SMS.
One of the most common and powerful applications of Email-to-SMS is integrating it with other software systems—like your CRM, marketing automation tools, or support helpdesks. In these cases, the software generates an email (e.g., a customer alert, a reminder, or a status update), and we seamlessly convert that email into an SMS. This means you can enhance your existing workflows with SMS capabilities without writing new code or building custom integrations.
Businesses leverage Email to SMS for:
- Seamless CRM Integration: Have your CRM send automatic emails when leads arrive or tasks are due, and we’ll convert these into SMS notifications for your sales team—ensuring immediate, actionable alerts.
- Appointment and Booking Reminders: Healthcare clinics, salons, and professional services can easily send friendly reminders by having their booking software email us. The reminders then go out as SMS, improving attendance and reducing no-shows.
- Time-Sensitive Promotions and Alerts: Marketers can trigger timely emails that we turn into bulk SMS, ensuring customers get last-minute offers or urgent updates straight to their phones.
- Critical Internal Communications: IT systems or logistics software can send email alerts for server downtime or delivery delays. We convert these emails into SMS messages so your team can react faster.
- Team or Group Messaging: Send a single email to a list address and reach every contact in that list at once — perfect for staff updates, customer groups, or event notifications.
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Getting Started: Authorise Your Email and Send SMS
Step 1: Authorise Your Email Address
Before sending SMS messages from your email, you need to let us know which email addresses you’ll be using.
This security measure ensures only authorised addresses can send SMS via email.
1. Log in to your Mobile Message account.
2. Navigate to "Settings" > "Email-to-SMS".
3. Click "Add Authorised Email Sender" and follow the prompts.
Step 2: Compose and Send Your Email
Simply address your email to "0412345678@sms.mobilemessage.com.au" (replace 0412345678 with the target mobile number).
The subject is ignored, and only the first 765 characters of the body are sent as SMS. Stick to plain text for best results.
Step 3: Enjoy Integrated SMS
Once sent, our Email to SMS Gateway converts your email into an SMS message, reaching the recipient’s phone.
This seamless process allows you to continue using your existing tools without disruption.
Send to a Whole Contact List
As well as sending to individual mobile numbers, Mobile Message makes it easy to send an SMS to an entire contact list with a single email. Each list you create in your account is given its own unique email address.
Simply send your email to that list address, and we’ll deliver your message as an SMS to everyone in the list — instantly.
Example
From: your.authorised.email@yourdomain.com
To: abcd123@list.mobilemessage.com.au
Body: Hi everyone, here’s a quick update for this week.
Note: You’ll receive a unique list address for each contact list you create once you sign up for Mobile Message.
Ready to Try Mobile Message?
Our sign-up process takes just 2 minutes and gives you instant access to our Email to SMS service. You can start sending messages today!