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Select Sender
Choose a connected SMS gateway, WhatsApp account or Twilio sender.
Schedule SMS and WhatsApp Messages From One Dashboard
Choose a connected Android SMS gateway, WhatsApp account or registered Twilio sender, write the message, select the recipient and schedule delivery using your account timezone.
Android GatewayWhatsApp QRMeta Cloud APITwilio
Choose the sender
Gateway, WhatsApp account or Twilio route.
Set the delivery time
Schedule using the displayed account timezone.
Track the outcome
Review pending, sent and failed activity.
Send now or later
Schedule a Message in Five Steps
The Send Message workflow keeps the sender, recipient, content and delivery time together so you can review the route before scheduling.
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Add Recipient
Enter the destination with the correct country code or select an available WhatsApp destination.
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Write Message
Enter the supported text or choose the applicable template workflow.
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Choose Schedule
Select Schedule instead of Send Now and enter the intended date and time.
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Review Activity
Confirm whether the outbound item is pending, sent or failed.
Four sender paths
Schedule Through the Channel That Owns the Conversation
The schedule controls when AutoForward Text attempts the send. The selected gateway or provider still controls sender identity, channel rules and final delivery.
Android SMS Gateway
Send scheduled SMS through the connected phone, existing SIM and mobile number.
- Device must be online
- Outbound SMS permission required
- Carrier plan and limits apply
WhatsApp QR
Schedule supported messages from a connected QR account to available WhatsApp contacts, chats or groups.
- QR session must remain connected
- Destination must be available
- WhatsApp platform rules apply
WhatsApp Meta Cloud
Use supported Meta Cloud API sending with the approved business messaging configuration.
- Use an applicable approved template
- Message must match template structure
- Variables and recipient consent apply
Twilio
Schedule SMS through a customer-owned Twilio route and registered sender identity.
- Customer registers the sender ID
- Account and balance must be active
- Carrier compliance applies
Scheduled SMSExplore SMS Features
Send a Text Later From Android or Twilio
Scheduled SMS is useful when the message is ready now but should reach the recipient at a more appropriate time. Select an Android gateway to send through an existing SIM, or choose a registered Twilio sender for a cloud route.
Appointments
Send a reminder before a confirmed booking.
Follow-up
Schedule a response after a call or enquiry.
Operations
Deliver shift, dispatch or service updates.
Payment reminders
Send an authorized reminder at the agreed time.
Scheduled WhatsApp
Use WhatsApp QR or Match an Approved Meta Cloud Template
WhatsApp QR and Meta Cloud are different sending routes. A QR-connected account can use supported account destinations. Meta Cloud scheduling must follow current business messaging requirements and use an applicable approved template whenever a template is required.
Template name and language: use the approved version configured for the intended recipient.
Message structure: scheduled content and variables must match the template’s approved structure.
Recipient permission: maintain the required opt-in and honor opt-outs.
Conversation rules: template and free-form eligibility may depend on the current messaging window.
Do not schedule a free-form Meta Cloud message as though it were an approved template. A mismatch can cause the send to fail or be rejected by the provider.
Timing and delivery
Schedule With the Recipient’s Time and the Sender’s Availability in Mind
The dashboard displays the timezone used for the scheduled time. Confirm it before saving—especially when the sender, account owner and recipient are in different locations.
Account timezone
Review the timezone displayed beside the scheduled date and time.
Recipient hours
Avoid delivering routine business messages at inappropriate local times.
Daylight saving
Recheck future schedules when a relevant region changes its clock.
Gateway availability
An Android or QR-based sender must remain connected when delivery is attempted.
Outbound activity
Know Whether a Message Is Pending, Sent or Failed
The outbound activity area helps you review the selected route, recipient, message, scheduled time, sent time and current status.
Pending
The message is stored for a future delivery attempt.
Sent
The connected route accepted or completed the outbound send.
Failed
The attempt encountered a device, provider, destination or configuration problem.
Review before retrying
Confirm the cause and avoid creating duplicate customer messages.
Responsible sending
Scheduling Does Not Replace Consent or Provider Compliance
A delayed message is still an outbound business communication. The customer remains responsible for recipient permission, sender registration, content, timing and opt-out handling.
Recipient consent
Message only recipients the customer is permitted to contact.
Registered sender
Use a correctly registered and configured sender identity where required.
Honor opt-outs
Suppress recipients who withdraw consent or request no further messages.
Review the content
Check templates, variables, links and recipient details before scheduling.
Scheduling FAQ
Scheduled SMS and WhatsApp Questions
Sender capability, registration and platform rules determine what can be scheduled and delivered.
Visit SupportCan I schedule an SMS to send later?+
Yes. Choose a supported Android SMS gateway or registered Twilio sender, enter the recipient and message, select Schedule, and choose the delivery date and time in the account timezone.
Can I schedule WhatsApp messages?+
Yes. Supported WhatsApp QR and Meta Cloud API connections can be selected as senders. Available recipients, groups, message formats and template requirements depend on the connection type.
Can I schedule WhatsApp messages with Meta Cloud API?+
Yes, when the message follows current Meta Cloud API requirements. The scheduled content must use and match an applicable approved WhatsApp template when a template is required, including the expected variables and recipient permissions.
Can I schedule messages through my Android phone and SIM?+
Yes. A supported Android device can act as the outbound SMS gateway for its existing SIM and number. The phone must remain powered, connected and permitted to send SMS when the scheduled delivery is attempted.
Can I schedule SMS through Twilio?+
Yes. Connect a supported Twilio number or sender that the customer has registered and configured. Twilio account status, balance, sender registration, destination support and messaging compliance still apply.
Which timezone is used for a scheduled message?+
The Send Message screen displays the timezone applied to the selected date and time. Confirm the account timezone and consider recipient location and daylight-saving changes before scheduling.
Can I see whether a scheduled message was sent?+
Yes. Recent outbound activity can show available pending, sent and failed statuses along with route, recipient, scheduled time, sent time and creation details.
Are scheduled messages guaranteed to arrive at the exact selected time?+
No. AutoForward Text can initiate delivery according to the selected schedule, but actual delivery can be delayed or prevented by device connectivity, provider queues, carrier networks, WhatsApp rules, recipient availability or configuration errors.
Prepare now. Deliver later.
Schedule the Message Through the Right Business Channel.
Connect a supported sender, choose the recipient and schedule SMS or WhatsApp delivery from one outbound activity workflow.