In this article:

🔍 Before You Begin 

What you will need: 

1. An active phone number with Text Messaging activated
2. The NumberBarn mobile app installed
3. Your NumberBarn account login information

What is Send a Text Message used for?

Sending a text message allows you to start a new SMS conversation or reply to an existing conversation using your NumberBarn phone number through the NumberBarn mobile app.

📋 Steps 

Option 1: Send in an Existing Conversation

1	Open the NumberBarn mobile app
2	Log in to your account.
3	Click on the Messages tab.
4	Click on the conversation you want to continue.
5	Type your message in the text box.
6	Tap the Send arrow to send your message.

Option 2: Start a New Conversation

1	Open the NumberBarn mobile app and Log in to your account.
2	Click on the Messages tab.
3	Tap the Compose Message button in the lower right corner of the screen.
4	Enter the phone number you want to message, or select a contact from your contact list.		.  .
	(4a) Group text can be created, by adding multiple contacts.		.   . ▶️ See Group Text Messaging Limitations ⚠️ for more details on usage and expectations.
	(4b) If your account has multiple phone numbers, select the NumberBarn phone number you want to send the message from.		.
5	Type your message in the text box and tap the Send arrow.

✅ What's Next

Receive Replies

Replies from your contacts will appear in the same conversation within the NumberBarn mobile app.

• ▶️ See Receive a Text Message ⚙️

Manage Notifications

Enable push notifications or email notifications to be alerted when new messages arrive.

• ▶️ See Configure Text Message Notifications ⚙️