What Sender IDs can I use with Outlook SMS Plugin?
You can use 4 sender IDs to send SMS from our Outlook SMS Plugin.
- Alpha Tag - register your 11 character Alpha Tag as a Sender ID. Alpha tags allow you to use letters and numbers. For example: BikeShop or BIKES2022
- Dedicated number -it allows inbound SMS on specific countries. Please check here which countries allow 2 way messaging. You can purchase a dedicated number here.
- Own number - connect your personal own number by registering it as a Sender ID. You can register and validate your own number here.
- Shared Number - it uses a pool of random numbers.Perfect when you're sending multiple messages to the same user. Shared numbers are not available in US and in Canada.
After purchasing or successfully registering a Sender ID:
- Open Outlook and click 'Send SMS' add-on
- Click on 'Settings'
- On the Sender Number setting, select a sender method and enter your Sender ID (phone, own number or alpha tag) in the field.
- Save. Messages from Outlook plugin will now send from the Sender ID you entered.
