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How to Send SMS Messages to Contacts

Note: Some SMS message types are restricted to be delivered only during approved sending windows. A direct message as described here can be sent at any time. See SMS Sending Windows for more information.


  1. Navigate to Leads & Contacts > Contacts.
  2. Use the search bar to quickly find your contact(s). 
    • Search by name, email, or phone number. 
  3. Select Actions > Send SMS
    • A pop-up box appears if the contact has not yet opted in. Click the Yes button to continue. 
  4. Choose the number you want the message to send from, then input your message. 
  5. Click the Send button.
    • If this is the first SMS message you have sent from Total Expert, a pop-up box with a TCPA Disclaimer appears. You must accept this disclaimer.
      Note: The TCPA can only be accepted by logging directly into an account. You cannot accept the TCPA on behalf of others on your team.
    • Click the Accept button to acknowledge the disclaimer.



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