> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://missiveapp.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://missiveapp.com/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/other-channels/sms.md).

# SMS

Send and receive SMS in Missive with Twilio, SignalWire, Dialpad, or Quo.

Send and receive text messages in Missive through your business phone number. SMS conversations appear alongside your email, chat, and other channels.

## Supported providers

* [**Twilio**](/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/other-channels/sms/twilio-sms.md)**:** Most popular, pay-as-you-go pricing
* [**SignalWire**](/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/other-channels/sms/signalwire-sms.md)**:** Lower costs, similar features to Twilio
* [**Dialpad**](/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/other-channels/sms/dialpad-sms.md)**:** Includes voice and SMS in one platform
* [**Quo**](/docs/core-features/connected-accounts/other-channels/sms/quo-sms.md)**:** Text-only SMS connected with an API key

Twilio, SignalWire, and Dialpad let you rent a new phone number or port your existing one.

## Features

**Two-way messaging**

Send and receive SMS directly in Missive.

**Team collaboration**

Share SMS accounts with your team, assign conversations, add internal comments.

**MMS support**

Send and receive images and media (varies by provider and region).

**Contact matching**

Messages from known contacts show their name and history.

**Rules and automation**

Apply the same workflow rules to SMS as email.

## Choosing a provider

| Provider   | Best for                                  | Pricing                 |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Twilio     | Most use cases, global reach              | Pay per message         |
| SignalWire | Cost-conscious teams                      | Lower per-message rates |
| Dialpad    | Teams also needing voice                  | Monthly subscription    |
| Quo        | Text-only SMS with a simple API key setup | Pay per message         |

## Quick start

1. Create an account with your chosen provider
2. Purchase or port a phone number
3. Go to **Settings** > **Accounts** > **Add account**
4. Click the **Others** tab
5. Select your SMS provider
6. Enter your credentials and phone number

See individual provider pages for detailed setup instructions.


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