Contacts and labels
Import contacts from Excel, create clear segments and select recipients directly in your mailing.
Web services
Web SMS
Send SMS from your computer. The direct way.
Bring contacts, copy, mailings and replies together in one easy-to-use tool. No integration or installation required.
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Features
Everything you need to send SMS from your computer.
Send SMS messages from your computer to one customer or an entire contact list. Web SMS brings personalised group messages, scheduling and delivery status together in your browser.
Text templates
Save frequently used copy and insert it in seconds when you need to communicate quickly.
Personalised messages
Use contact data such as first and last names to make large mailings more relevant.
Scheduled mailings
Prepare your message in advance and choose exactly when it should reach the recipient.
Real-time status
Track sent messages, delivery status, balance and statistics from one consolidated view.
Replies and conversations
Receive and manage replies with an optional virtual inbound number.
Opt-out management
Use opt-out features to respect recipients who no longer want to receive SMS messages.
Long SMS and emojis
Write with Unicode, emojis and up to 1,600 characters when your message needs more space.
How it works
From idea to delivery in three steps.
- 1
Choose recipients
Add numbers directly or select contacts and labels.
- 2
Write your SMS
Use a template, personalise the copy and check the preview.
- 3
Send and track
Send now or later and monitor status from the same workspace.
Use cases
When your message has to get through.
Reminders
Reduce missed appointments and give recipients the right information at the right time.
Service updates
Reach employees, residents or members quickly when something changes.
Campaigns
Send relevant offers to segments that have chosen to hear from you.
Orders and deliveries
Keep customers informed from confirmation through to delivery.
Customer experiences
Why businesses choose iP.1.
“SMS is a very important tool for increasing order frequency and sales. We are very pleased with our partnership with iP.1.”
“From the very start, iP.1 has responded quickly, delivered on its promises and done everything possible to make us feel secure as a customer.”
Best practice
Five habits behind better mailings.
A simple checklist for clearer communication and a better recipient experience.
- 01
Start with the right recipients
Make sure you have a valid legal basis, keep your contact list up to date and only send content recipients expect.
- 02
Identify yourself immediately
Use a clear sender name and let the opening words explain why the message is relevant.
- 03
One SMS, one goal
Prioritise the most important information and end with one clear next step.
- 04
Choose the timing carefully
Schedule the message for when it will be useful and avoid unnecessarily disruptive times.
- 05
Test before sending
Check personalisation, links, character count and opt-out details with an internal test message.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know about Web SMS.
How do I send SMS messages from my computer?
Sign in to Web SMS, select a contact list or enter a mobile number, write your message and send it immediately or schedule it. Everything happens in the browser, with no installation required.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Web SMS runs in the browser and is available through the iP.1 portal, so it works on the most common modern computers.
Can I import an existing contact list?
Yes. You can import contacts from an Excel file and organise them with labels for easier selection and segmentation.
Can recipients reply to my SMS messages?
Yes. With an optional virtual inbound number, you can receive replies and manage conversations within the SMS workflow.
Can I send personalised group messages?
Yes. Text templates can use contact data, such as a first name, to tailor the same mailing to each recipient.
Ready to get started?