Working with Mass SMS¶
This guide walks you through the process of preparing and sending a mass SMS campaign.
1. Preparing Recipients (Target List)¶
The basis for sending is a Target List.
- Navigate to the Target Lists section.
- Create a new list (e.g., "Xmas 2025") or use an existing one.
- In the list detail, add recipients to the subpanels:
- Accounts
- Contacts
- Leads
- Users
Phone Numbers
The system automatically searches for a phone number for each assigned record. If a record has no phone number or is in an unusable format, it will be skipped during sending.
2. Creating the SMS Message¶
The campaign itself is defined by a record in the SMS entity.
- Navigate to the SMS section (usually in the Activities or Marketing menu).
- Click Create SMS.
- Fill in the form:
- Name: Internal campaign name (e.g., "January Promo").
- Body: The actual text message recipients will see.
- Target Lists: Select one or more prepared target lists.
- Save the record.
3. Sending¶
After saving, verify the details and start sending.
- In the SMS record detail, click the button in the top menu (or under "three dots").
- Select the action Send Mass SMS.
- Confirm the dialog box.
Sending Result¶
Upon completion, a notification with the result will appear: * Sent: Number of successfully handed over numbers to the gateway. * Invalid Numbers: Number of numbers that failed validation. * Missing Numbers: Number of records in the target list that had no phone filled. * Opted Out: Number of recipients who have "Do Not Call/SMS" set.
Cost and Limits
SMS messages are charged according to your tariff with the provider (e.g., T-Mobile). Be careful when sending to a large number of recipients.