Text Message Forwarding on iPhone

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the most common questions you might have before downloading Forward SMS.

What is Forward SMS and how does it work?

Forward SMS is an iPhone/iPad app that allows you to forward text messages to Email , Microsoft Teams, Slack , or Discord. It uses iOS's Shortcut Automation feature to receive text messages and forward them to your chosen destination.

What are teams using Forward SMS for?

Forward SMS is perfect to share one-time passwords (OTPs), two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, or other critical communications with your team. Many online services and banks still require an individual phone number to authenticate, which is not ideal for a growing team.

Is Forward SMS safe?

Yes, Forward SMS is the safest way to forward text messages. Unlike other solutions, it doesn't require any permissions to access your messages or take over your phone number. It also doesn't store any of your messages. It simply forwards them to your chosen destination, completly on your device.

Where can I forward messages to?

You can forward messages to Email, Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Discord . Need something else? Let us know.

Do you store any of my messages?

No, Forward SMS does not store any of your messages or data. For most of the integrations, your device is making the request to the third-party integration itself, so your message data never passes through our servers.

We collect optional anonymous diagnostics data to diagnose crashes and improve the app that you can read more about on our privacy policy.

Can you provide me an invoice to help me get reimbursed with my employer?

Yes! Please click on the "Request Invoice" button in the app and we will send you an invoice within 24-48 hours.

Can I forward messages to multiple destinations?

Yes, you can forward messages to multiple destinations. You can add unlimited destinations in the settings.

How many messages can I forward?

You can forward as many messages as you want with Forward SMS. There is no limit.

Does Forward SMS work on iPad?

Yes, Forward SMS works on both, iPhones and iPhads. So you can re-use your old iPhone or iPad as an messager forwarder device :)