If you’re an old-school texter, you will be delighted to know that you don’t have to rely on your phone to send someone a text message. Not only can use Google Messages on your desktop, but you can also send a text message via email. This comes in handy when you need to send an urgent text but don’t have access to your phone. If the recipient replies to your message, you can access it in your email inbox.
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Before you begin
While sending text messages through emails is possible, not every network provider supports this service. There are a couple of things you need to know before you take on this task.
It goes without saying, but you should know the recipient’s phone number before sending them a text. Along with the phone number, you must know the SMS gateway of their service provider. If you don’t know the service provider that they use, simply go to FreeCarrierLookup.com and enter the recipient’s phone number.
Once you’ve found the network provider, perform a Google search to know its corresponding SMS gateway. For example, Verizon’s SMS gateway is vtext.com. For AT&T, use txt.att.net. All text messages should be limited to 140 characters. If you’re sending a picture as a text, you need to know the MMS gateway.
Use SMS gateway to send a text via email
Step 1: Log into your email service and click on Compose.
Step 2: In the recipient address field, enter the recipient’s phone number followed by the SMS gateway of their service provider. For example, the SMS gateway for Verizon is vtext.com. For AT&T, the gateway is txt.att.net. If the recipient number is ‘7778889990’, enter 7778889990@vtext.com in the recipient address field.
Step 3: Enter your message in the email body.
Step 4: Make sure your text is under 140 characters. If you are attaching an image with the text, use the MMS gateway.
Step 5: Hit Send.
Bonus Tip: How to use Google Messages on your PC
You can save yourself the hassle of sending a text via email by simply using Google Messages on your PC. Here’s how.
Step 1: Launch the Google Messages app on your phone.
Step 2: Hit the profile icon at the top right corner of the screen and select Device Pairing.
Step 3: On your PC, go to messages.google.com/web and log in using your Google Account.
Step 4: Hit Continue.
Step 5: Open the Messages app on your phone again and match the emojis on the two devices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I send a text via email?
In the email composition window, enter the recipient’s phone number followed by their network provider’s SMS gateway in the ‘recipient’s email’ field. For example, if the recipient is a Verizon user, enter [phone number]@vtext.com. Type your text in the email body and hit Send.
Do I get charged for sending a text message via email?
You can send texts via email absolutely free of cost.
Can I send a picture to someone as a text via email?
If you’re sending a picture as a text via email, make sure you send it to the MMS gateway of the recipient’s service provider. For example, if the recipient is an AT&T user, send the image to [phone number]@mms.att.net.
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Conclusion
This is how you can send a text to anyone via email. Using Google Messages’ web portal for desktop, you can access all your texts on your PC and connect with your friends even if you don’t have your smartphone on you.
