Schedule an SMS Message for Later Sendout

Goal

Schedule the sendout of a draft or prepared SMS message for a future date and time. This is done in Step 3 - Configuration.

Navigation path

• Crete New > Message > SMS Message

• Messages > Prepared Messages > SMS

• Messages > Draft Messages > SMS

Procedure

You can schedule a message sendout on the Configuration step of the message creation process.

1. Follow the message creation wizard until Step 2 - Content.

2. Click Prepare Sendout to move to Step 3 - Configuration.

3. In the Step 3 - Configuration window, define the following:

   • Group Select the recipient group from the drop-down list.

   • Channel: Select the SMS channel to send the message.

   • Action: Send to Group is the default option and should stay selected.

   • (optional) Segment: Select the sender profile

   • (optional) Best sendout time: Yes / No

   • Message Transport:

     • Select Schedule.

     • Enter the desired date and time of sendout.

     • Select the time zone.

4. Define Advanced Options (optional):

   • To limit recipients, expand the Advanced Options and configure the Sendout Size:

     • All Group Members: Send to all group members.

     • Percent of Members: Send to a random percentage of recipients. Enter the desired percentage.

     • Number of Group Members: Send to a specific number of recipients. Note: This option is not available if a selection is applied.

   • Select the message formats to include. Only formats with existing content can be selected.

   • Use the Message Category dropdown to assign a category.

   • Inbox Monitoring Test: Yes / No.

5. Click Check Message to proceed. You will be directed to the Summary tab to review and confirm the sendout details.