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AI SMS Support
Setup
Set up SMS support in minutes
Setting up SMS support is straightforward - you just need to get a phone number and enable the channel.
Get Started
1
Get a Phone Number
Go to
Phone Numbers
in your dashboard 2. Click “Purchase Number” 3. Select your preferred country and area code 4. Complete the purchase
2
Enable SMS
Once you have your number: 1. Go to AI Agents -> SMS in the dashboard 2. Select your purchased number 3. Click “Enable SMS Support”
Your purchased number can be used for both SMS and voice support. If you already have a number for voice, you can use the same one for SMS.
Features Available
After setup, you can:
Receive and respond to SMS
Handle multiple conversations
Transfer to human agents when needed
Track all interactions
Access conversation history
Testing Your Setup
Before going live:
Send a test message to your number
Check the AI’s response
Try a handoff scenario
Verify message history
Compliance Check
When setting up SMS, our dashboard automatically runs a compliance check to ensure you meet all regulatory requirements:
Automatic Verification
We check for: - Message opt-out options - Privacy policy requirements - Regional compliance - Message content rules
Required Actions
You must ensure: - Clear opt-out instructions - Proper user consent - Data privacy compliance - Message frequency limits
Your dashboard will show a compliance status for each requirement and guide you through any necessary updates.
Share your SMS number on your website and support materials so customers know they can reach you via text.
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