Send SMS from Outlook or Gmail.
Send SMS from any email program using your SMS Express account.
No software needed!
Send single messages or a bulk SMS to your contact list - all from an email!
Our service converts email into a text message allowing them to be read as SMS on your recipients' phones. The Email To SMS option is perfect for smaller and single communications, and if you prefer to use your email program like Outlook or Gmail for streamlined communications.
The Email to SMS service can handle single messages to multiple numbers at once, however if you plan to do large broadcasts to over 100 people, you can also setup a "trigger' to send an email to your Contact list stored on the platform.
Easy to setup
- Replies can come back to your email inbox, streamlining communications (if you want replies, make sure don't use a Sender ID).
- Note that you cannot use your email signature or email stationery with Email to SMS. It's always a good idea to test any SMS from email first by sending one to yourself or a colleague.
- Our email to SMS option will also work with GMail or any email program.
- For security, you will need to initially nominate the email address in your SMS Express account Settings. It is easy to do, and there are on-screen guides, or we are right here to help if you get stuck.
Where to find it: Log into your account and go to Messaging > Email to SMS. The on-screen instructions there will walk you through adding your nominated email address.
Trigger a Broadcast to Your Whole Contact List, Just by Sending an Email
This feature combines the simplicity of Email to SMS with the reach of a full contact list. Once it's set up, you can send a single email and it converts to a text message and goes out to everyone on that list.
Before you start: your email address needs to be nominated (added) in the platform first. Go to Messaging > Email to SMS in your account and add the email address you'll be sending from.
Setting up the trigger on a contact list
- Log in to the SMS Express platform and open the contact list you want to use
- Click Automation
- Switch Email SMS Trigger to Yes
- Create a trigger email address, for example yourname@transmitsms.com.
The email you send to this particular address triggers the platform to send your message out to that specific Contact list.
Sending a broadcast from your email
- Write your text message as an email in Outlook, Gmail, or any email program
- Send that email to your trigger address
- The platform sends your email-to-SMS to everyone on that specific Contact list.
NOTE: The email must come from your nominated address, or it won't trigger the SMS.
Bamboozled? Happy to set this up for you. Just get in touch.
Why Use Email to SMS?
Perfect for quick communications and personal messages
- No Software Required - Works directly from any email program
- Replies to Email - SMS replies come straight to your inbox
- Single or Bulk - Perfect for individual or small group messages
- Universal Compatibility - Works with Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, and more
- Quick Deployment - No need to log into another platform
Common Use Cases
Email to SMS is ideal for these everyday business situations:
- Quick Updates - Send urgent notifications without logging into another system
- Customer Service - Respond to queries via SMS while managing correspondence in email
- Appointment Reminders - Quick confirmations or reminders to clients
- Team Coordination - Notify staff about schedule changes or urgent matters
- Efficient Communication - One-to-one messages where you want replies in your inbox
Important Things to Know
- Best for smaller communications: The Email to SMS option is perfect for single messages and smaller communications. For broadcasts to over 100 people, use the Whole List Broadcast trigger above, or our online platform.
- No email signatures or stationery: Email signatures and stationery cannot be used with Email to SMS. The system sends only the message content.
- Always test first: It's always a good idea to test any SMS from email by sending one to yourself or a colleague before sending to customers.
- Free replies: When recipients reply to your SMS, those replies come back to your email inbox at no additional cost to you.
- Easy setup: Initial setup requires generating an API key and registering your email address in your SMS Express account settings. There are on-screen guides, and we're here to help if you need assistance.
Need to Send to Over 100 People?
While Email to SMS is perfect for smaller communications and personal messages, if you're planning larger broadcasts, our online web platform is the better choice.
Web Platform Benefits:
- Faster delivery for large volumes
- Advanced scheduling options - send now, drip-feed, or schedule for later
- Real-time delivery reports and analytics
- Contact list management with groups
- Personalisation with up to 10 merge fields
- Add tracking Links to gauge responses
- Automatic opt-out management
- SMS templates for repeated messages
Pro Tip: Use Email to SMS for quick, personal communications and our web platform for larger marketing campaigns and bulk broadcasts.
Ready to Get Started?
Create your free SMS Express account and start sending SMS from your email today.
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