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title: "How to Send Email to Text Messages"
url: "https://textbolt.com/how-to/send-email-to-text/"
date: "2025-11-28T01:51:46-07:00"
modified: "2026-04-16T00:10:19-07:00"
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  name: "spaceo"
  url: "https://textbolt.com"
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reading_time: "2 min read"
summary: "How to Send Email to Text Messages"
description: "Learn how to send SMS messages via email with TextBolt. Complete step-by-step tutorial with examples, formatting tips, and best practices."
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# How to Send Email to Text Messages

_Published: November 28, 2025_  
_Author: spaceo_  

![Sending texts with TextBolt](https://wp.textbolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image.png)

# How to Send Email to Text Messages

Step-by-step guide to sending SMS messages via email with TextBolt

1

## Compose New Email

Open your email client and create a new message

Start by opening your preferred email client (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc.) and clicking “Compose” or “New Message”.

**Tip:** You can use any email client – desktop, web, or mobile app.

2

## Enter Recipient Address

Use the special TextBolt email format

In the “To” field, enter the recipient’s phone number using this format:

```
[phonenumber]@sendemailtotext.com
```

**Example:** 15551234567@sendemailtotext.com

**Note:** Use the full 11-digit number (1 + area code + number)

3

## Write Your Message

Compose your SMS message in the email body

Type your message in the email body. Keep it concise and clear.

### Best Practices:

- Keep messages under 155 characters for single SMS
- Include your business name for identification
- Add opt-out instructions for marketing messages
- Use clear, actionable language

### Example Message:

“Hi John, your appointment with ABC Dental is confirmed for tomorrow at 2 PM. Reply STOP to opt out.”

4

## Send Email

Your message will be delivered as SMS within seconds

Click “Send” and your message will be converted to SMS and delivered to the recipient’s phone within seconds.

✓ Messages typically deliver in 1-3 seconds

⚠ Important Notes

- Always obtain consent before sending marketing messages
- Include clear opt-out instructions
- Messages over 155 characters may be split into multiple SMS
- Delivery rates may vary by carrier and message content

## Need Help Getting Started?

Our support team is here to help you set up and optimize your messaging

[Setup Guide](/how-to/setup-textbolt)[Contact Support](/contact)


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