Introduction: How to Text With Your Computer
In this Instructable, I will show you how to text with your computer.
Step 1: Supplies
Here are the supplies you need.
1. A computer with an internet connection
2. An email account
3. A recipient with a text-enabled cell phone.
Step 2: Getting Started
First, open up your web browser, sign into your email, then compose a new message.
Step 3: The Addresses
Here are the email addresses to use: (********** =10 digit phone number)
Cricket: **********@sms.mycricket.com
Verizon: **********@VTEXT.com
T Mobile: **********@tmomail.net
AT&T: **********@txt.att.net
Sprint: **********@messaging.sprintpcs.com
Tracfone: **********@txt.att.net
Net10: **********@tmomail.net
Step 4: Send...
Type the text you want to send, then click send.
Step 5: Well...
Well... that is it! Leave comments and suggestions, please!
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11 Comments
10 years ago on Introduction
I just posted a similar instructables. Mine goes from the phone end because it was inspired from the need of a digital camera to post instructables. I think the best part is you don't even have to pay for web services. Standard text fees apply!
10 years ago on Introduction
three letters: MSN
10 years ago on Step 5
what about o2 phones
11 years ago on Introduction
I understand this works for many providers. There are some that you cannot send a text message from a pc unless you register for an account (free) with the provider. I have a Speakout prepaid phone that uses the Rogers network. I can send text messages to email addresses putting the email address in the first line of the message and sending it to phone number of ten zeros. People who want to send a text message have to sign up on Rogers' page which is hard to find in their website.
Just so you know.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
That's interesting... I've never heard of "Rogers". Is that more of an obscure service provider? Thanks for the extra info!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Rogers is a major cable TV, wireless phone and internet provider in Canada. I forgot to mention that Speakout is a 7-11 store brand. In Canada, Speakout's carrier is Rogers. I am not sure if Speakout's US carriers allow texting from a pc without signing up for an account.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
That's why I've never heard of it. I'm in the US.
11 years ago on Step 3
MetroPCS: **********@mymetropcs.com best ways to find out is to have the person who owns the cellphone to send a text to your email. Also try to leave subject blanks. I am use to this method of texting since i do not own a cellphone myself.
Reply 11 years ago on Step 3
That is a better idea than asking them specific questions they may not know... and I do leave the subject field blank. Thanks!
12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, and you're welcome!
12 years ago on Introduction
Very helpful. Now I have to add new email.txt addresses for all my contacts.