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Unified Inbox & Replies
Manage incoming SMS and WhatsApp conversations from one dashboard and reply without switching between devices.
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SMS Forwarder • Missed Call Alerts • WhatsApp Inbox
Automatically Forward Text Messages to Another Phone
Never miss an important message again. AutoForward Text automatically forwards SMS, WhatsApp, calls and app notifications to email, another phone, Slack or your business tools — while bringing SMS and WhatsApp conversations together in one dashboard.
Compatible: iOS & Android • Setup takes 2 minutes • Cancel Anytime
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25,000 customers
Connect the tools your business already uses
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Android
WhatsApp
Twilio
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Features
Forward, manage and respond from one place
AutoForward Text helps you forward, manage, and respond to messages across SMS, calls, WhatsApp, Slack, and more — whether you're staying reachable, automating workflows, or running business communications.
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Message Forwarding Automation
Automatically forward SMS, MMS, calls and app notifications to email, another phone, Slack and other supported destinations.
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Smart Rules & Auto-Replies
Use contacts, keywords, schedules and filters to control what gets forwarded and automate responses where appropriate.
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WhatsApp Forwarding
Connect WhatsApp and route incoming conversations to email, workflows and connected business tools.
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Call Analytics & Insights
Keep track of missed calls, call activity and important communication events so critical contact does not disappear into a device.
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Slack, Webhooks & Integrations
Send incoming communication to Slack, APIs, webhooks and automation platforms without changing how the original message arrives.
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How it works
Get forwarding in place first
Connect the device or account that receives messages, choose the destination, then expand into business workflows whenever you need more control.
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Create Your Account
Create an AutoForward Text account and access the web dashboard.
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Install or Connect Your Phone
Android users install the AutoForward Text app. iPhone users can configure Apple Shortcuts. WhatsApp and Twilio can also be connected where relevant.
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Start Forwarding
Choose where incoming messages should go — including email, another phone, Slack or other supported destinations.
One product, two levels of use
Simple enough to forward your own SMS. Powerful enough to automate business messaging.
WhatsApp automation
Connect WhatsApp to Your Workflows
Use a WhatsApp QR connection or Meta Cloud API, then route incoming conversations to email, webhooks, automation platforms, CRM systems and AI-agent workflows.
WhatsApp QR Connection
Connect a WhatsApp account through QR and use it in forwarding and automation workflows.
Meta Cloud API
Connect supported WhatsApp Business messaging through Meta Cloud API.
Integrations
Works With the Tools You Already Use
Keep the original forwarding workflow, or pass communication events into the tools your team already uses for support, automation and customer operations.
Slack
Route important incoming messages into team channels.
HubSpot
Connect message activity with customer and CRM workflows.
Twilio
Use supported Twilio messaging alongside connected devices.
n8n
n8n
Trigger flexible automation and AI-agent workflows.
Make.com
Build no-code and low-code messaging automations.
Zapier
Pass message events into common SaaS workflows.
Forward SMS and WhatsApp messages into an inbox.
Webhooks
Send communication events into your own applications.
Android SMS Gateway
Keep Your Existing Phone Number. Add Automation.
Connect an Android phone with your existing SIM and turn it into an SMS gateway. Forward incoming texts, send messages through your phone, and connect your number with email, webhooks, CRM systems and automated workflows.
Use your existing Android phone and SIM
Keep the number you already use.
Forward incoming SMS anywhere
Send messages to email, Slack, webhooks or business tools.
Add sending and reply workflows
Use the API when you need two-way automation.
Use cases
Useful before it becomes “automation”
AutoForward Text still solves practical forwarding problems for individuals and small teams, while supporting more advanced business workflows when needed.
Business Continuity
Stay reachable when important communication arrives on another phone.
Customer Support
Route customer messages into the tools used by the people who need to respond.
Multiple Devices
Access important incoming communication without depending on one physical device.
Travel Convenience
Keep receiving important message alerts when using another device or location.
Critical Alerts
Route important incoming SMS and operational alerts to the appropriate destination.
Workflow Automation & AI
Trigger n8n, Make.com or custom workflows when messaging events occur.
Customer story
What our customers say about AutoForward Text
AutoForward Text has been a great solution for our business. Jason was extremely responsive, professional, and patient while helping us set up a forwarding workflow that matched our specific needs. He explained what was possible, was upfront about any limitations, and worked with us to find a practical setup that worked smoothly from day one.
The support was excellent throughout the process, and the final solution was delivered quickly, customized for our use case, and easy to rely on. We really appreciated the clear communication, hands-on help, and commitment to making sure everything worked properly.
FAQ
Common questions about forwarding and automation
The basic forwarding questions still matter. The newer API and automation features build on top of them.
Visit the Help CenterHow do I install AutoForward Text?+
Create your AutoForward Text account, then install the Android app on the phone receiving SMS. iPhone users can configure supported Apple Shortcuts workflows. After connecting the device, choose where messages should be forwarded.
Where can forwarded messages be sent?+
AutoForward Text can route supported messages to destinations such as email, another phone, Slack and connected business tools. Webhooks and integrations can also send communication events into automation systems.
Can I automatically forward text messages from iPhone to email?+
iPhone users can configure Apple Shortcuts to work with AutoForward Text for supported forwarding workflows. See the iPhone forwarding instructions for the setup steps.
View iPhone text forwarding setupCan I reply to texts from the dashboard?+
Supported connected messaging workflows can be replied to from the AutoForward Text dashboard or through available reply/API workflows, depending on the connected channel.
Can AutoForward Text forward WhatsApp messages and app notifications?+
AutoForward Text supports WhatsApp connection options as well as forwarding workflows for supported app notifications and message events. WhatsApp can also be routed into email, webhooks and automation systems.
Can I control which messages are forwarded?+
Forwarding rules can use criteria such as contacts, keywords, schedules and filters so that only the messages relevant to a particular workflow are routed onward.
Does forwarding work when the phone is offline?+
Device-based forwarding requires the connected phone to be powered on and able to communicate with the service. If the phone is offline, messages cannot be forwarded from that device until connectivity is restored.
Can businesses use a shared inbox?+
The web dashboard can centralize supported SMS and WhatsApp conversation activity, making it easier to manage communication from one place and connect it with team workflows.
What is the Android SMS Gateway feature?+
It allows an Android phone with an existing SIM and mobile number to receive SMS and expose those messages to webhooks and APIs, while also supporting programmatic sending and replies.
Can I use n8n, Make.com or AI agents with AutoForward Text?+
Yes. Incoming communication can be passed to automation platforms through supported webhooks and APIs. The automation or AI agent can process the message and, where supported, send a reply back through the original channel.
How do I manage or cancel my subscription?+
Use your AutoForward Text account dashboard to manage your subscription and account settings. For additional help, visit the support page.
Forward first. Automate next.
Forward Your Messages. Automate What Happens Next.
Start with simple SMS forwarding or connect your messaging workflows with email, Slack, WhatsApp, webhooks, automation platforms and business tools.