- Go to the Ytel Dashboard tab.
- Click the New SMS Template button.
- Give the template a name.
- Select whether the template is for Contacts or Temps module.
- Enter the message content in the Template Message box.
- Click Save.
The created template will be added as a record under the Ytel SMS Templates module.
Sending outbound SMS
- Go to the Temps or Contacts module.
- Open the record that you want to send the message to.
- Click Ytel SMS.
- Select the number From which you want to send the message.
- Click Add Recipients to send the message, if needed.
- Choose Choose Template from the dropdown list.
You can also create a new template here by clicking New Template. - Edit the message, if needed.
- Select the required field to insert them into the message.
- Click Send.
You can also view the history of messages sent in the Ytel SMS History tab.
Receiving inbound SMS
- Go to the Ytel Dashboard tab.
- Under Purchased Numbers, check Inbound SMS box.
This is mandatory for receiving an inbound SMS to your Ytel number.
The SMS messages received will be listed under the Ytel SMS History module.
Messages from numbers that are not in your contacts or temps will be added as a new record in the Temps module.