2 Simple Ways to Send a Text Message to Your Email

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Learn how to send SMS text messages to email
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Do you want to address a text to your email address? You can send a text to any email address by entering the email address into the "To" field in which you'd normally add a contact's name or number. This wikiHow article teaches you how to send a text message from your iPhone or Android phone to an email address.

Sending SMS to Email

To send a text message from your phone to email, start a new conversation. Enter an email address in the To field, and then type your text in the message field. Tap the send arrow to send your message. To send an existing text message, tap and hold that message, then tap Forward or Share . Enter your email address in the To field, then send it to get the text in your email.

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Using an iPhone

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  1. Tap the Messages app icon, which resembles a white speech bubble on a green background. You'll usually find Messages on the Home Screen.
    • You can forward an old text message to your email or send a new text message to someone else's email.
  2. It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
    • If Messages opens to a conversation, first tapin the top-left corner of the screen.
    • If you want to forward an existing text to your email, navigate to the message and long-press it. Tap More , and then tap the Share arrow.
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  3. Use the field at the top of the screen.
  4. 4
    Tap the message field. It's at the bottom of the screen. You should see Text Message - SMS in the text field.
  5. 5
    Enter your message. Type in the message that you want to send to your email address.
    • If you're forwarding an old text message, skip this step.
  6. It's a white arrow on a green background that's to the right of the text message field. Doing so will send the message to your email address; it should arrive there within a few minutes.
    • If you have Message synced with iCloud , you can also access these texts on your Mac computer in Messages, on your iPad in the Messages app, or in a web browser at icloud.com.
    • If you want to forward an existing text message, you'll have to copy the message and then paste it into a blank email.
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Using an Android

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  1. Tap the Android Messages app icon in the App Drawer or on the Home screen.
    • Make sure that this is the text messaging (SMS) app that came with your Android. You can't use third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, to send texts to an email address.
    • For the best experience, use Messages by Google. [1]
  2. This step will vary depending on your Android, but in most cases you'll tap a ＋ or aicon at the top or bottom of the screen.
    • If your Android's messaging app opens to a conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen (or at the bottom of your Android) to exit the conversation.
    • If you want to forward an existing text to your email, navigate to the message and long-press it. Tap More , and then tap Forward .
  3. Again, the location of this will vary, but you'll usually find it at the top of the screen. Doing so brings up your Android's on-screen keyboard.
  4. Type in the email address to which you want to send your message.
  5. Tap the "Message" text field at the bottom of the screen, then type in the message that you want to send to your email address.
    • You may first need to tap Send to or select an email app before you can do this.
    • If you're forwarding an old text message, skip this step.
  6. It's on the far-right side of the text field. This will send the message to your email address; it should arrive there within a few minutes. [2]
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What does Text to Email mean?

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  1. Most mobile devices can use the messaging app to send an email. This is helpful if you're someone who prefers to send texts to others rather than draft up an entire email. When you send a text message to an email, you have a limited character count, so you'll need to state your business quickly and efficiently. The recipient will see the sender as your phone number rather than your email address (unless you have this enabled in your settings).
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Frequently Asked Questions

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    Can I send a text message to an email address? You can use your phone's messaging app to send a text message to a recipient's email address. You'll just need to enter the recipient's email address in the To field along with your message, and then tap the send button.
  2. 2
    Is it safe to send text messages to email? As with normal texts, there are security risks with sharing personal information via text to email. This method is best for reaching out to others on a surface level, but if you need to discuss important details, you'll need to rely on more secure methods.
  3. 3
    Does SMS to email charge? Similar to other MMS and SMS messages sent on your device, this depends entirely on your cellular plan and carrier.
  4. 4
    Is there a limit to the number of texts I can send to an email? While there is no limit, you should keep in mind the recipient's storage space. If their inbox is nearly at capacity, your message may be lost.
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    To send an email to a phone as a text message, email the message to the phone's SMS gateway address. Once sent, the recipient can copy and paste the email text into a text message if needed.
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      2. ↑ https://support.google.com/messages/answer/6080324?hl=en

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