Email-to-SMS
A Simple Way to Send Text Messages
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 followed by “@sms.mobilemessage.com.au.” We handle the conversion so that your recipient receives a standard SMS on their phone. It’s a convenient and seamless method to integrate SMS messaging into your day-to-day communication workflows.
What is Email-to-SMS and How Do Businesses Use It?
Email-to-SMS 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.
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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, we convert your email into an SMS message, reaching the recipient’s phone. This seamless process allows you to continue using your existing tools without disruption.
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!