Capture
Receive supported SMS, WhatsApp, email, notification, call or voicemail activity.
Every Messaging Feature, One Clear Starting Point
Explore ways to move supported SMS, WhatsApp, email, call and notification activity between phones, inboxes, teams and business systems—then open the detailed page or guide for the workflow you need.
SMS & CallsWhatsAppEmail WorkflowsBusiness Automation
Choose a source
Phone, WhatsApp, email, Twilio or virtual number.
Choose a destination
Shared inbox, email, Slack, CRM, webhook or phone.
Add control
Rules, replies, schedules, reporting and automation.
A connected feature set
Start With the Outcome, Not the Technology
AutoForward Text features work in layers. First capture a supported communication event, then decide where it goes, who can respond and whether another system should act.
Control
Apply available senders, contacts, keywords, schedules and routing conditions.
Deliver
Forward to selected people, inboxes, channels and business systems.
Respond
Use supported replies, text-back actions and carefully controlled automation.
Feature directory
Forwarding and Delivery
Move supported messages and alerts from the place they arrive to the destination where they will be seen and handled.
Feature page
SMS Forwarding
Forward supported text messages to email, shared inboxes, Slack, WhatsApp, CRM, webhooks and another phone.
Feature page
Email to SMS Gateway
Use a private gateway address to turn emails into outgoing text messages.
Detailed guide
Automatic Email to SMS
Forward approved Gmail, Outlook, CRM or monitoring emails to one saved SMS or WhatsApp destination.
Detailed guide
Email to Text Message
Put the recipient number in an AutoForward Text email address when the destination changes.
SMS feature
SMS to WhatsApp
Route supported SMS from Android or iPhone workflows into a WhatsApp destination.
Detailed guide
OTP Forwarding
Forward selected one-time-code messages to an authorized email or second phone.
Feature page
Android SMS Gateway
Use an Android phone and existing SIM as a controlled SMS gateway for APIs and workflows.
Feature page
Webhooks & APIs
Send structured message events to software and use supported authenticated reply endpoints.
SMS feature
Forward to Another Phone
Send supported incoming text messages to a second phone or duty number.
Rules and delivery logicExplore Rules & Auto-Replies
Forward Only What Matters, Where It Belongs
Use supported contact, sender, keyword, schedule and source conditions to separate business-critical communication from everything else. Simple rules can notify one person; deeper workflows can update several systems.
Route selected messages by sender, contact, keyword or time.
Use separate destinations for sales, support and operational alerts.
Add acknowledgements and auto-replies only where the source supports them.
Conversations and replies
See the Message and Keep the Conversation Moving
Forwarding solves visibility. Inbox and reply features add the return path, while schedules and event-driven responses help teams cover predictable moments.
Feature page
Shared Unified Inbox
Bring supported SMS and WhatsApp conversations into one web dashboard.
SMS feature
Reply to SMS from Email
Press Reply in Gmail or Outlook and route the response through a supported Android SMS gateway.
WhatsApp feature
Reply to WhatsApp from Email
Use a supported email reply path to respond to the original WhatsApp conversation.
Feature page
Schedule SMS & WhatsApp
Schedule supported text and WhatsApp messages through Android, QR, Meta Cloud or Twilio senders.
Feature page
Missed Call Text Back
Detect supported missed calls and automatically send an approved SMS or WhatsApp response.
Feature page
Smart Auto-Replies
Create controlled replies for supported keywords, senders, schedules and business scenarios.
Phone and call intelligence
Connect Messages With Calls, Voicemail and Caller Context
Messaging is only part of the customer journey. Supported call-enabled channels can make missed calls, voicemail and available number information visible in the same operational workflow.
Call Analytics & Missed Call Alerts
Track supported incoming, outgoing and missed-call activity.
Voicemail to EmailSend supported virtual-number voicemail recordings and details to email.
Caller ID & Reverse Phone LookupSearch available carrier, location and name details, then revisit saved lookup history.
Numbers and channels
Use an Existing Number or Add a Business Channel
Choose the source based on number ownership, device availability, reply requirements and how the business already communicates.
Bring Your Own Number
Connect a supported existing number through an Android phone and SIM or compatible provider workflow.
iPhone
Create supported text-forwarding workflows with Apple Shortcuts.
Virtual Phone
Get a business number for supported SMS, calls, voicemail and routing.
Twilio
Connect an existing Twilio number to forwarding and automation.
Connect supported QR and Meta Cloud API messaging workflows.
Business systems
Automation, CRM and Team Integrations
Connect supported communication events to the systems where teams already manage leads, support work, alerts and follow-up.
SMS & WhatsApp to CRM
Route supported conversations into CRM contacts, notes and follow-up workflows.
HubSpot
Connect incoming message leads with HubSpot contacts and timelines.
GoHighLevel
Create contact, opportunity and task workflows from supported messages.
Pipedrive
Add message context to people, deals, notes and activities.
Slack
Send selected messages and operational alerts to team channels.
n8n
Build flexible SMS, WhatsApp and AI workflows.
Make.com
Create visual messaging scenarios across connected apps.
Zapier
Trigger app actions from supported incoming message events.
AI Agents
Classify, extract and draft responses with safeguards.
Webhooks & APIs
Connect custom software and supported authenticated replies.
Choose responsibly
Every Feature Depends on Its Source and Permissions
A feature may look similar across channels but work differently underneath. Confirm authorization, outbound capability, destination access and provider rules before relying on a workflow.
Channel capability
Android, iPhone, WhatsApp, Twilio and virtual numbers support different events and replies.
Authorization
Connect only devices, numbers, accounts and messages you are permitted to use.
Data control
Limit destinations, protect credentials and set retention appropriate for the workflow.
Automation safety
Prevent duplicate sends, reply loops and unreviewed high-impact actions.
Features FAQ
AutoForward Text Feature Questions
Use each detailed page to confirm the requirements for its source, destination and reply path.
Compare PlansWhat can AutoForward Text forward?+
Depending on the connected channel and permissions, AutoForward Text can process supported SMS, WhatsApp messages, app notifications, call activity, voicemail events and email-originated alerts, then route them to configured people and systems.
Can I forward messages to email and reply from email?+
Yes. Supported SMS and WhatsApp workflows can forward messages to email, while compatible reply configurations can route an email response back through the original messaging channel. Requirements differ by source and sending provider.
What is the difference between Email to Text and automatic email forwarding?+
Standard Email to Text includes the destination phone number in the email address, making it useful when recipients change. Automatic email forwarding uses a private account address and one saved SMS or WhatsApp destination for recurring alerts.
Can AutoForward Text forward messages to another phone?+
Yes. Supported forwarding rules can send eligible messages to another phone number. Delivery method, cost and reply availability depend on the connected Android, Twilio, virtual-number or shared SMS configuration.
Can businesses use a shared inbox?+
Yes. The unified inbox can bring supported SMS and WhatsApp conversations into a web dashboard for shared visibility and available replies, subject to channel and plan capabilities.
Can missed calls trigger automatic text messages?+
Supported call-enabled configurations can detect missed-call activity and trigger alerts or configured text-back workflows. Call access, outbound messaging and consent requirements depend on the source channel and location.
Can I connect AutoForward Text to a CRM or automation platform?+
Yes. Supported messages can reach HubSpot, GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, Slack, n8n, Make.com, Zapier, webhooks, APIs and other business systems using available integrations and workflows.
Are all features available on every channel?+
No. Android, iPhone, WhatsApp, Twilio and virtual-number channels have different permissions and capabilities. Each feature page explains the relevant source, destination and reply requirements.
Choose your first workflow
Start With One Message Source and One Useful Destination.
Get forwarding working first, then add shared replies, CRM actions and automation as your requirements become clear.