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You can Send an SMS Message while working directly with a Schedule Slot, putting you into immediate contact with the Technician assigned to the job.
For SMS Messages:
| • | You will need an SMTP Email address. For instance, see this List of Carriers providing SMS Email | 
| • | Make sure to set up your SMTP protocol. See Company Preferences, Email Settings Tab | 
To send an SMS Message:
| • | Right-click on the Schedule Slot on the Schedule Board for the Actions menu: | 
 
| • | Click Send SMS to Technician | 
| • | Your default email screen will appear, with the address set to the SMS Email Address for that Employee: | 

| • | After that you just type in your message and send it off! | 
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