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SMS Settings

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While outgoing SMS capability is coming soon, FlyNumber currently supports incoming SMS messages for select numbers.

Checking SMS Availability​

To check if a number supports SMS:

  1. Visit the Coverage Page
  2. Look for the "S" icon next to the city/prefix

Coverage page showing SMS enabled numbers with S icon

The legend indicates various features available for each area code:

  • S: SMS enabled (incoming)
  • F: Free incoming with VoIP
  • I: Has incoming per-minute rate
  • R: Registration required
  • X: Fax enabled

Default SMS Behavior​

When you purchase a number with SMS capability:

  • SMS forwarding is automatically enabled
  • Messages are forwarded to your account email address
  • You should check spam/junk folders if messages aren't received
  • Consider whitelisting @flynumber.com emails

Managing SMS Settings​

Account Level Settings​

Manage default SMS settings through Account Settings:

  1. Navigate to Account Settings
  2. Locate the SMS Settings section
  3. Configure your preferred email address
  4. Enable or disable SMS forwarding

Account settings page showing SMS configuration options

Individual Number Settings​

Configure SMS settings for specific numbers:

  1. Go to My FlyNumbers
  2. Click "Details" on the desired number
  3. Scroll to "SMS Settings"
  4. Adjust forwarding options:
    • Enable/disable SMS forwarding
    • Choose email destination
    • Set custom forward email

Number-specific SMS settings showing forwarding options

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You can use different email addresses for different numbers by configuring individual number settings instead of using the account-level settings.