Email to SMS Gateway

Send text messages directly from any email client - no software required

How It Works

Simple as Sending an Email

Transform any email client into a powerful SMS sending tool. Perfect for businesses that want to send SMS without changing their existing workflow.

How it works:
  1. Compose an email in your favorite email client
  2. Address it to: [phone-number]@sms.websms.co.nz
  3. Write your message in the email body
  4. Hit send - your SMS is delivered instantly!
Example

To: 64211234567@sms.websms.co.nz
Body: Your appointment is confirmed for tomorrow at 2pm

Key Features

  • No Software Required: Works with any email client
  • Instant Delivery: Messages sent immediately
  • Delivery Reports: Get email confirmations
  • Bulk Sending: Multiple recipients via CC/BCC
  • Reply Handling: Receive SMS replies to email
  • Secure: Authorized sender verification

Perfect For Your Business

Email to SMS is ideal for various business scenarios

CRM Integration

Send SMS directly from your CRM system using email triggers and workflows

Alert Systems

Server monitoring and alert systems that send email notifications can now send SMS

Calendar Systems

Appointment and scheduling software can send SMS reminders via email

Email Marketing

Add SMS to your email marketing campaigns for multi-channel reach

Help Desk

Support ticket systems can send urgent updates via SMS using email

Field Teams

Office staff can text field workers directly from their email

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Account Setup

First, you need to authorize your email address for sending:

  1. Log into your WebSMS account
  2. Navigate to Settings → Email to SMS
  3. Add your authorized email addresses
  4. Configure your sender ID (optional)
Step 2: Sending Format

Use these formats for different regions:

  • New Zealand: 642XXXXXXXX@sms.websms.co.nz
  • Australia: 614XXXXXXXX@sms.websms.co.nz
  • International: [country-code][number]@sms.websms.co.nz

Message Content:

  • Subject line is ignored (can be used for reference)
  • Email body becomes the SMS message
  • Maximum 160 characters (longer messages split automatically)
  • HTML is stripped, plain text only
Step 3: Advanced Features

Bulk Sending:

Send to multiple recipients using CC or BCC fields. Each recipient receives an individual SMS.

Scheduled Sending:

Use your email client's scheduled send feature to send SMS at specific times.

Reply Handling:

SMS replies are forwarded to your email address with the sender's number in the subject line.

Pricing

Email to SMS uses your regular SMS credits:

  • No additional fees
  • Standard SMS rates apply
  • Volume discounts available
Security
  • SPF/DKIM verification
  • Authorized senders only
  • TLS encryption
  • IP whitelisting available
Ready to Start?

Set up Email to SMS in minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Any email client or system that can send standard email works with our Email to SMS gateway. This includes Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, and any web-based email system.

Messages are processed and sent within seconds of receiving the email. The total delivery time is typically under 10 seconds from when you hit send in your email client.

Yes! You can use the CC or BCC fields to send to multiple mobile numbers at once. Each recipient receives an individual SMS. This is perfect for group notifications or alerts.

For security, only pre-authorized email addresses can send SMS through the gateway. Unauthorized attempts are rejected and the sender receives a bounce-back email with instructions on how to get authorized.