Is there a way to transfer text messages to email?

Yes! With PBX.IM, you can automatically send incoming SMS messages to your email. Create your account and go to your number's SMS Routing tab, add a new destination, and connect it to the email integration you just created.

How do I convert text to email?

To convert text to email with PBX.IM, first create an SMS-to-email integration by adding your destination email, customizing the subject and message body, and using tokens to include sender info and message content. You can also send a test to make sure it looks right. Then, go to the SMS Routing tab for your number, add a new destination, select Email, and connect it to the integration you just set up. From there, all incoming texts will be forwarded straight to your inbox. For more details check our article 'How to forward text messages to an email address' where you can find a step-by-step guide.

Is the number of SMS messages sent to an email address restricted in any way?

No. You can forward as many messages as you need. PBX.IM is built to scale with your business, whether you get 5 texts a day or 500.

Is forwarding SMS to email secure?

Yes. PBX.IM uses secure protocols and encrypted infrastructure to make sure your messages stay private and protected from end-to-end.

Text (SMS) to Email Gateway

PBX.IM provides a seamless SMS-to-email (text-to-email) solution that automatically converts critical, real-time messages into emails delivered directly to your inbox. This ensures you never miss important texts, without the need for constant phone monitoring or manual forwarding.

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SMS to Email Forwarding Makes Your Communication Smoother

Route inbound SMS to your email inbox to centralize customer messages, reduce response times, and ensure no conversation goes unnoticed. Every US/Canada numbers are SMS-enabled by default, free of charge!

Multi-Destination Forwarding

Enable SMS routing on any SMS-enabled number to forward inbound messages to your CRM, other SMS numbers, WhatsApp, webhook callbacks, email addresses, or alternative phone numbers.

Custom Subject Line & Message

Customize how SMS messages show up in your inbox with key details like the sender’s name, number, message content, and timestamp so you know what it’s about before even opening it.

MMS Integration

Clients sending rich content such as photos, screenshots, or documents? You can get those media files right in your inbox. No need to switch apps or ask them to resend via email.

Forward Text to Another Phone Number

Out of office or on-site with a client? You can auto-forward customer texts to any SMS-enabled number, like a teammate’s phone or your second line, so messages reach the right person in real time.

Integrate With Other Applications via API

Tired of copying messages into your CRM or booking tool? Just auto-route client texts straight into the applications you already use. Your conversations will stay linked to customer records without the manual work.

Team and Personal SMS Inboxes

A centralized platform for seamless team and client communication. Access, send, and manage SMS messages directly within your PBX.IM dashboard to maintain all conversations in a single, unified interface.

Test Mode

Want to be sure everything looks right before you rely on it? Use the test feature to preview exactly what your forwarded emails will look like.

Convert Text Message to Email in 3 Steps

Set it up once and never miss a text again.
Sending text messages to your email is easier than you think. In just 3 quick steps, you’ll start receiving customer SMS' right in your inbox.

1. Sign up and log in to PBX.IM

2. Set Up Email Forwarding

Set up email integration by choosing a destination, customizing with dynamic tokens, and and test to ensure it looks right.

3. Configure SMS Routing

Go to SMS Routing, add a destination, and connect your email integration. Incoming texts will go to your inbox.

Why Use PBX.IM for Text to Email Service?

PBX.IM is an easy-to-use omnichannel business communication solution designed for busy entrepreneurs. Handle calls, send and receive texts, and manage emails from one place.

Reach customers worldwide

PBX.IM helps you stay responsive with reliable SMS-to-email routing, no matter if your customers are across town or across the world.

Easy to set up

You don’t need to be an IT expert. Setting up SMS forwarding takes just a few clicks and 3 steps.

All-in-one communication tool

PBX.IM combines calling, texting, voicemail, routing, auto-dialing, and SMS-to-email in one dashboard, with built-in transcriptions and call summarization.

Don’t let important customer texts fall through the cracks!

Set up SMS to Email gateway in minutes and make sure every message gets to the right place.

Get Send Text to Email Address & Advanced Communication Features

PBX.IM provides a complete suite of PBX features including call routing, SMS, AI-powered message answering, voicemail, auto-attendants, and more! Everything you need to manage business communications in one place.