Features

Everything you need to stay connected with your SMS messages from anywhere

Instant SMS Forwarding

The moment a text message arrives on your phone, sms2email captures it and sends it to your email inbox within seconds.

  • Real-time forwarding with minimal delay
  • Works even when your phone screen is off
  • Preserves sender information and timestamp
  • Supports long messages (multi-part SMS)
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Secure & Private

Your messages are sent directly from your phone to Gmail's servers. We never see or store your SMS content.

  • Direct SMTP connection to Gmail
  • No middleman servers
  • Your credentials stored only on your device
  • App password support for enhanced security
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Dual SIM Support

Know exactly which phone number received each message. Perfect for phones with multiple SIM cards.

  • Identifies which SIM slot received the SMS
  • Shows your phone number in the email
  • Great for work/personal separation
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Reliable Background Operation

sms2email runs reliably in the background, even on phones with aggressive battery optimization.

  • Foreground service for maximum reliability
  • Auto-restarts after device reboot
  • Battery-efficient design
  • Automatic retry for failed forwards
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What Can Be Forwarded?

Message Type Supported Notes
SMS (Text Messages) check_circle Full support for all SMS messages
Long SMS (Multi-part) check_circle Messages over 160 characters
International SMS check_circle Works with any sender number
Verification Codes check_circle OTPs and 2FA codes (if sent via SMS)
RCS Messages cancel Not accessible by apps (Android limitation)
MMS (Pictures/Media) cancel Only text content is forwarded
iMessage cancel N/A - iMessage is an Apple-only service

Ready to get started?

Download sms2email and never miss an important message again.

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