What do I need to start sending messages?
Basically, you need a text file with a list of mobile phone numbers. Pieces of information, or fields, in the file should be separated by commas or semicolons. ClearSMS will scan for fields that look like phone numbers, and send the message to them. The file may have as many fields or lines as you wish. Here are some instructions on how to create this text file.
Here is a snapshot of what your text file can look like.
Mary, Matthews, 1 (718) 5551212
17184441313
Vicky,Vaughn,17187771212
Assuming your settings have a number length = 10, and country code = 1
- If a ++ is found, for example ++1435465432, the number is used as-is, regardless of length.
- If a 00 is found, for example 001435465432, the number is used as-is, regardless of length.
- If neither ++ or 00 is found. ClearSMS will search for 10 digit numbers, and append the country code, 1.
- Spaces and parenthesis within the number are ignored, for example, 1 (718) 5551212 is the same as 17185551212