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title: "Message Creation: Configuration (SMS)"
slug: "prepare-sms-sendout"
updated: 2026-02-10T16:38:57Z
published: 2026-02-10T16:38:57Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/prepare-sms-sendout"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Message Creation: Configuration (SMS)

## Overview

This step defines how and when your SMS message is sent. You choose the target group, schedule or send immediately, apply segmentation, and optionally save the message for repeated or automated use.

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## Navigation Path

During message creation, follow the message creation process until you reach **Configuration**.

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## Sendout Settings​

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Message Name** | Displays the name of the message. This name is defined in **Step 1 (Type)** and is not visible to recipients. |
| **​Group​** | Specifies the recipient group for the message. SuperGroups are marked with an “S”. |
| **Channel** | Selects the SMS channel that will be used for the sendout. |
| **Vendor link shortening** | Enables link shortening for dynamic links. This option is only available for channels configured with the Infobip SMS carrier. |
| **​Action​** | Determines the message flow: - **Send to Group**: Sends the message immediately or as scheduled. - **Save as Prepared Message**: Stores the message for reuse or automation. - *Create System Message Template* – Also saves the message as a template for system use. Visible only when *Save as Prepared Message* is selected. |
| **​Segment​** | Applies a contact filter based on predefined criteria. Limits the sendout to specific audience segments. |
| **Best Sendout Time** | See [Best Sendout Time Configuration](/v1/docs/best-sendout-time-configuration). |
| **​Message Transport​** | Defines message delivery timing: - **Immediately**: Sends the message as soon as confirmed. - **Schedule**: Sends the message at a selected future date/time. - **Message Preprocessing**:​ This option appears only when Schedule is selected. It’s not applicable to SMS. |
| **Send the Message to All Subgroups** | Only appears when a SuperGroup is selected. Sends to all subgroup members, excluding the SuperGroup itself, or vice versa. |

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## Advanced Options​

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **​Sendout Size​** | Controls how many recipients receive the message: - **All Group Members** - **Percent of Members**: Define a percentage. - **Number of Members**: Set an exact count. Recipients are selected randomly. |
| **Format** | Confirms message will be sent as SMS. |
| **​Message Category​** | Assigns a category for tracking and reporting. |

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## Actions​

| Action | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **​Edit Message​** | Returns to step 2 - Content. Overwrites the current configuration. |
| **​Preview​** | Opens preview mode to test the message before sendout. See [SMS Message Creation: Preview](/v1/docs/sms-message-preview-window). |
| **​Check Message​** | Opens step 4 - Summary to review and finalize content and settings. |

## Related

- [Message Creation: Content (SMS)](/compose-sms.md)
- [Message Creation: Preview (SMS)](/sms-message-preview-window.md)
- [Message Creation: Summary (SMS)](/sms-sendout-summary.md)