# SMS to Email Platform Guide (v1.2) Welcome to the Accent SMS to Email Platform! This guide will help you get started with sending and receiving SMS messages through your email. Version 1.2 introduces improved functionality and ensures a seamless messaging experience. ## Receiving an SMS Message With our SMS to Email platform, you can seamlessly send and receive SMS messages through email. You can send and receive messages from a single email address or to and from a distribution email. Note: Receiving Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages is currently supported but Sending not supported by this platform. Here's how it works: when an SMS arrives at your Telephone Number, it's transformed into an email and delivered straight to your mailbox.

Sample Inbound SMS to Email Message

## Replying to an SMS to Email Message Let's say you receive an SMS to Email message to your phone number 17405551234 from an example cell phone number 16145551234. To reply, simply compose your message and add ### at the end, just like this: ``` Hi! Thanks for your message. Looking forward to hearing from you! ### ``` By adding ###, you're letting our Email to SMS processor know that your response is complete. This helps us ensure that only your intended message reaches its destination as an SMS, without any extra bits like email signatures. To ensure your replies are processed correctly: * End your message with `###`. This marks where your message ends. * Any content after `###` will be ignored. * Emojis are supported for expressive replies.

Sample Outbound Email to SMS

*** ## Composing a new Email to SMS Message We support two different methods to send an Email to SMS! #### Method 1. Single Number Format If you have only one phone number linked to your email, use this simple format: ``` To: 16145551234@messages.accentvoice.com ``` #### Method 2. Traditional Numbers Format Create an email address using this format: * Swap out 'TheNumberToSendTo' with the recipient's phone number. Using the previous example, this would be 16145551234. * Replace 'MyNumber' with your Telephone Number (TN) that you want to send from. For instance, using the previous example, it would be 17405551234. For instance, if you're sending an SMS from 17405551234 to 16145551234, your To email address would look something like: ``` To: 16145551234-17405551234@messages.accentvoice.com ``` Once you've set up the email address, simply compose your message, end your message with ###, and send it. Your email will work its magic and be transformed into an SMS message to the intended recipient.

Sample New Message To Recipient

*** ## Sending to Multiple Recipients You can send messages to up to 10 recipients in a single email. Separate each recipient with a comma. Method 1. Single Number format: ``` To: recipient1@messages.accentvoice.com, recipient2@messages.accentvoice.com ``` Method 2. Traditional Number format ``` To: recipient1-mynumber@messages.accentvoice.com, recipient2-mynumber@messages.accentvoice.com ``` If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. We're here to help you every step of the way! *** ## Key Guidelines to Remember * **End with `###`:** Every message must end with `###`. Messages without it won’t be processed. * **Number Format:** * Use 11-digit numbers (e.g., 16145551234). * Avoid spaces, dashes, or special characters. * **MMS Support:** You can receive MMS messages, but sending MMS is not yet available. *** ## Error Notifications New in version 1.2, if you are a registered user, you will receive error notifications if we are unable to process your email request. The error email will contain the following: * Reason for failure * Assistance to correct common mistakes * Reference ID to share with our support team to assist you with a specific message issue. *** ## Support and Assistance If you have any questions or need help, our support team is here for you! Reach us at: * Email: * Include the Reference ID if you have one so our team can review what happened. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guides.accentvoice.com/sms-to-email-accent-sms-v1/sms-to-email-platform-guide-v1.2.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.