--- title: How to send an SMS via the GoFax App description: You can send an SMS via the GoFax App on your computer, smartphone or tablet. --- [Skip to content](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/how-to-send-an-sms-via-the-gofax-app#main-content) [Contact us](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Gofax-new-logo-180x45-min.png\]](https://support.gofax.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Gofax-new-logo-180x45-min.png?width=200&height=50&name=Gofax-new-logo-180x45-min.png)](https://www.gofax.com.au/) - [Pricing](https://www.gofax.com.au/pricing/#bundle-plan) - [Contact](https://www.gofax.com.au/contact-us/) - [Log In](https://clientadmin.gofax.com.au/login.aspx) - [Sender ID Registration](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/sms-sender-id-registration-guide) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Pricing](https://www.gofax.com.au/pricing/#bundle-plan) - [Contact](https://www.gofax.com.au/contact-us/) - [Log In](https://clientadmin.gofax.com.au/login.aspx) - [Sender ID Registration](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/sms-sender-id-registration-guide) - [Contact us](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/kb-tickets/new) - [Submit Support Ticket](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/kb-tickets/new) [Submit Support Ticket](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) GoFax Customer Support Guides & FAQs - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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If you have an **approved alphanumeric SenderID,** such as your business name. E.g. **GoFax, you will see only approved SenderIDs in the dropdown selection.** (this will be displayed on the recipient’s handset when the SMS is delivered).  4. If you have a [GoFax virtual mobile number](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/how-to-configure-my-virtual-mobile-number?hsLang=en) , you can enter this number in the “**From SMS Number**” field to receive unlimited inbound replies. 5. If you do not have a **default SenderID set** on your account, a **Shared System SMS number will be used** 6. Enter the “**To SMS Number**” and tap ![](https://support.gofax.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-21-2021-10-35-06-81-PM.png?width=37&name=undefined-Sep-21-2021-10-35-06-81-PM.png)  to add.  7. Enter the message you wish to send. The message will be displayed as a “**Preview Message**” on the page (Preview Message only available when using the GoFax App on your computer). See [SMS character limit](https://support.gofax.com.au/en/sms-character-limit?hsLang=en) for details of maximum message size.  8. Scroll down and tap ![](https://support.gofax.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-21-2021-10-35-26-91-PM.png?width=352&name=undefined-Sep-21-2021-10-35-26-91-PM.png) ![](https://support.gofax.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-21-2021-10-35-41-38-PM.png?width=241&name=undefined-Sep-21-2021-10-35-41-38-PM.png) Please ensure that you have available send credits to send your SMS via the GoFax App. To top-up your account balance, tap on your “Send Credit Balance” at the top of the page in the GoFax App to be taken directly to your account top-up page. 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