E-mail subscriptions
You can now choose if you want to receive weekly credit balance or marketing (Specials, discounts, and new features) e-mails.
(more…)Connect WinSMS to hundreds of other apps with Zapier
Zapier lets you connect WinSMS to thousands of other web services. Automated connections, called Zaps, can be set up in minutes with no coding. Allowing you to easily automate your day-to-day tasks and build workflows between apps that otherwise wouldn’t be possible.
Contact Form 7 SMS integration with WinSMS
Contact Form 7 SMS integration is easy to get working with WinSMS by installing and configuring additional WordPress plugins. This will enable you to configure SMS messages to go off to admin staff and/or visitors once a contact form has been submitted.
Auto-topup System
WinSMS has an Automatic top-up (Auto-topup) system where you can set a low credit balance threshold, that once that threshold is reached, your credits will automatically be topped up.
Trial Account restrictions
When you activate your new WinSMS account, you are granted a Trial Account. The Trial Account comes with free credits, as well as certain restrictions.
These restrictions can be removed by upgrading to a Paid Account. Upgrading to a Paid Account is as easy as purchasing your very first prepaid credit.
Auto-topup using a credit/debit card
A Main or Sub Account can use a valid credit/debit card in order to use the WinSMS Automatic top-up (Auto-topup) system, where you can set a low credit balance threshold, that once that threshold is reached, your credits will automatically be topped up.
Sub Account Auto-topup using the Main Accounts credits
A Sub Account can use the Main Accounts credits in order to use the WinSMS Automatic top-up (Auto-topup) system, where you can set a low credit balance threshold, that once that threshold is reached, credits will automatically be transferred from the Main Account.
New Send SMS options
The WinSMS client zone Send SMS functionality has been removed. We have better systems in place that can be used to send a single message or to send bulk messages. These systems are based on better technology, therefore they are easier to use, more robust and have more functionality.
How to use merge fields in message templates in WinSMS.mobi
With WinSMS.mobi you can use merge fields in your message templates. The merge fields you can use in your templates include first name, surname and any other additional contact fields you have added.
How to add and merge additional fields in WinSMS.mobi
Adding additional fields
With WinSMS.mobi, you can add up to eight additional fields. Additional fields are used for storing important information and can be merged into your SMS message.
How to remove an opt out number from your database
If a recipient replies with certain words or a combination of words we automatically block your WinSMS account from sending to this recipient. Click here for more information on the WinSMS opt out system.
Upgrading WinSMS to Version 3.52
It is very important to keep the WinSMS desktop client up to date as we are constantly improving the application for speed, security, improving existing features and adding new features. Version 3.52 has various bug fixes and increased security.
Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday falls on the first Monday after the United States celebrate Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday is similar to Black Friday but it was created for online (e-commerce) stores.
Black Friday
Black Friday is a shopping bonanza that takes place on the day after the United States celebrate Thanksgiving. Black Friday falls on the fourth Friday of November.This was regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States.
How the WinSMS long/short code system works
A long Code is a 10 digit number dedicated to receiving SMS messages. Perfect for equipment and devices that are restricted from sending messages to a short code.
A short code is a 5 digit catchy number dedicated to receiving SMS messages. Perfect for competitions as well as getting information from your customers.
How to use the anniversary SMS system
The Anniversary SMS system allows you to schedule and repeat yearly anniversary SMS messages. This can be used for yearly events or serve as a reminder system.
How to send SMS from Gmail
It is quick and easy to send SMS from Gmail using the WinSMS email to SMS service.
Importing contacts into WinSMS.mobi
You can import contacts into WinSMS.mobi from a text file using a comma, semi-colon or tab character as a delimiter.
How to create a WinSMS.mobi shortcut on Andriod
This tip will show you how to create a shortcut on your Android phone’s home screen using the default internet browser.
How to change your WinSMS.mobi landing page
You can change your WinSMS.mobi landing page, this will change what page displays after you log into WinSMS.mobi
How to start WinSMS minimised
When you open the WinSMS desktop client software you can get it to minimise to your taskbar. This is very helpful if you have the software open automatically when you log on to your PC.
How to reset your password
If you have forgotten your username or password then you will need to run through the forgotten password procedure.
How to automatically start WinSMS when you logon to your PC
You can get the WinSMS desktop client to automatically start when you log onto your PC.
How to change your session timeout on WinSMS.mobi
WinSMS.mobi has a session timeout setting that will automatically log you out after a period of inactivity. This setting can be changed.
WinSMS products and services FAQ and tips
Our WinSMS support site has FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and helpful tips on how to get the most out of the product or service you use.
How to update your WinSMS profile
It is important to keep your WinSMS contact information and profile settings up to date.
How to change your cell phone number on your WinSMS profile
You can change your cell phone number on your WinSMS profile from the WinSMS client zone. Your cell phone number is used for low credit notifications, credit purchase confirmations and can be used to reset your WinSMS password.
How to use a discount voucher
If you have a valid WinSMS discount voucher code you can apply this code to your next purchase of WinSMS credits.
How to enable and use the WinSMS 1-Click Payment System
The WinSMS 1-Click Payment System allows the secure Payment Gateway (Virtual Card Services) to save your credit card details on their secure server after a successful payment. Once this is done, you will be able to pay for WinSMS credits with a single click.
How to manually add and remove numbers to the WinSMS opt-out system
You can manually add numbers to the WinSMS opt-out system via the WinSMS client zone. The numbers you add to the opt-out system will not be able to receive messages from your WinSMS account until you remove them.
How the WinSMS opt-out system works
WinSMS has an automatic opt-out system that will block your WinSMS account from sending messages to a certain number.
How to Backup WinSMS
With the WinSMS desktop client, you can backup your database locally or online to our WinSMS servers.
How to back-up your WinSMS database online
You can back-up your WinSMS database to our WinSMS servers if you use the WinSMS desktop client software or WinSMS.mobi
How to restore your WinSMS database
With the WinSMS desktop client, you can restore your database from a local backup or from our WinSMS servers. This tip requires you to have made a local backup.
How to transfer your WinSMS desktop client database to WinSMS.mobi
You can transfer your existing WinSMS desktop client database to our WinSMS online portal, WinSMS.mobi (www.winsms.mobi) and use our online portal from your MAC, PC, Tablet or mobile device.
How to change your default contact sorting in WinSMS.mobi
With WinSMS.mobi you can change how your contacts are sorted. You can sort them by “First Name – Surname” or by “Surname – First Name”
Hoe om u speltoetser te verander na Afrikaans
Die volgende speltoets opsies is beskibaar wanneer gebruik gemaak word van die WinSMS rekenaar sagteware: Geen speltoets, UK Engelse speltoets of ‘n Afrikaaanse speltoets.
How to use merge fields in message templates in the WinSMS desktop client
With the WinSMS desktop client you can use merge fields in your message templates. The merge fields you can use in your templates include first name, surname and any other additional contact fields you have added.
How to enable sound notifications for reply messages
You can set the WinSMS desktop client to play a sound when you receive a reply message.
How to use filters
Filters allow you to search for certain information in the WinSMS desktop client and WinSMS.mobi
How to create and use footers
An SMS message footer is text that is added to the end of your SMS message. The most common use of an SMS footer is to include your contact details.
With the WinSMS desktop client and WinSMS.mobi you can specify multiple footers.
How to add and merge additional fields in the WinSMS desktop client
Adding additional fields
With the WinSMS desktop client, you can add up to eight additional fields. Additional fields are used for storing important information and can be merged into your SMS message.
How to schedule an SMS message.
It is quick and easy to schedule an SMS message if you use the WinSMS desktop client software, WinSMS.mobi or our E-mail to SMS service.
How to enable long message support for E-mail to SMS
With E-mail to SMS you can now send messages that are longer than the usual 160 character limit – message length can now go up to a maximum of 918 characters.
How to Print SMS Delivery Reports
If you need to print out a SMS delivery report for legal or record purposes, you can do so using one of the methods below.
How to create a home screen shortcut for WinSMS.mobi on an iPhone using Safari
This tip will show you how to create a shortcut on your iPhone home screen.
How do I create templates for messages I send over and over?
With WinSMS.mobi and the WinSMS desktop client, you can create templates for messages that you use frequently and simply insert them instead of retyping them over and over.
SMS REST API
A REST API (Representational State Transfer) is an application program interface (API) that mainly uses the HTTP protocol requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data from a program to a responsive web service.