Texting - Initial Setup
eAdventist's Messaging Lists allow you send text messages, as well as emails. There are just a few easy steps to enable this feature.
STEP 1 - Request an SMS number
Contact our team at help@eadventist.net to request an SMS number for your list. eAdventist will cover all costs for purchasing, verifying and using the SMS number. Once it has been added, you'll see it on your List:
In the United States, we'll purchase a Toll-free SMS number (e.g. 833-123-4567) and submit it for verification - which usually takes 24-48 hours.
In Canada, we'll purchase a 10-digit Long Code (10DLC) number (e.g. 403-123-4567 that matches your local area code. Canada does not require verification for business texting.
STEP 2 - Add your Mobile Phone to your eAdventist account
Use the "account settings" menu option (under the Home menu section) to add your "Mobile phone" to your eAdventist account. Click the "change" link.
Add your mobile phone number and enter your password to authorize the change.
eAdventist will automatically verify that the phone number is a valid mobile number.
TIP: Add your Messaging List as a Contact on your phone (with your SMS number as the phone number). This makes it easy to recognize messages that you receive from the SMS number. It also makes it easier to send messages, if you enable the "Text to Send" option.
STEP 3 - Wait for Subscribers to Opt In (US only)
As soon as your Toll-free SMS number is verified, we'll send an Invitation to each of your existing Subscribers. Once they reply YES, you'll be able to send text messages to them. eAdventist will automatically send Invitations to any new Subscribers that you add.
In the United States, businesses are required to use an opt-in process for text messaging.
In Canada no opt-in process is requred for business texting.
TIP: You can customize the Invitation message for both People and Contacts. You can also customize the Welcome message they receive when they reply YES to opt in.
STEP 4 - Ready to Send
Now you're ready to send your first Text Message.