What is email to SMS and why does it matter
Email to SMS allows you to send text messages directly from your email inbox to any mobile phone. This bridges the gap between traditional email and SMS, helping you reach contacts anywhere, instantly. For businesses, it means you can combine the ease of email with the immediacy of SMS to deliver important alerts, reminders, and updates.
How email to SMS works
Our platform transforms your outgoing email messages into SMS texts. Simply address the email to a specific phone number, and our system takes care of the rest. It’s fast, secure, and requires no complex software—just your existing email client.
- Send from Outlook, Gmail, or custom email apps
- No coding or technical integration required
- Supports all major mobile carriers across Europe
This flexibility makes it ideal for alerts, one-time passwords, appointment reminders, and more.
Benefits for businesses
- Instant reach – SMS open rates far exceed emails
- Reliability – Immediate delivery via our secure SMS gateway
- Simple integration – No IT expertise needed
- Centralized communication – Use your email, send as SMS
- Europe-wide coverage
Popular use cases for email to SMS
- OTP delivery and login confirmations
- Appointment and booking reminders
- Emergency and service alerts
- Staff scheduling notifications
- Customer support updates
- Logistics and delivery notifications
Examples
Hospitals use email to SMS to confirm appointments. Retailers notify staff of shift changes. IT professionals automate server alerts. The versatility is virtually endless—every message sent via email can be delivered as an SMS to any mobile device.
Easy setup in minutes
Getting started is as simple as registering your email address and customizing your sender ID. Our detailed guides help you connect all major email providers to the platform in just a few clicks. For automated workflows, we support integration with Make.com Make.com and Zapier Zapier, so you can automate SMS from various apps.
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Advanced features
- Long message splitting (up to 1600 characters)
- Unicode support for all European languages
- Custom sender ID and reply options
- Delivery reports & message history
Why choose Smstools
Since 2004, our Belgian-based platform has been trusted across Europe for reliable SMS delivery and support. Unlike generic providers, we specialize in European compliance, maximum deliverability, and easy-to-use SMS tools—including SMS software, SMS marketing, WhatsApp newsletters, and more.
Integrate our email to SMS service today and experience seamless business communication!
FAQ
- How fast are email to SMS messages delivered? Most messages arrive within seconds across Europe.
- Can I send bulk SMS from email? Yes, you can send to groups of contacts or entire distribution lists.
- Is there a free trial available? Absolutely—try us risk-free:
- Does it work with my existing email client? Yes, all email platforms are supported.
- Are replies supported? You can configure virtual SMS numbers to receive replies.
- Is integration with automation platforms possible? Yes: Make.com and Zapier integrations available.
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