Using SMS text messaging

The SMS text messaging service is used via a web interface.

Using Text Anywhere

From 1st August 2020 the text messaging service will use Text Anywhere.  You can login to Text Anywhere using your username and password at:

https://textanywhere.textapp.net/

Text Anywhere offers the following functionality:

• Send messages to any mobile number or group of numbers.
• Send messages to a group of users imported from a CSV file.
• Personalise group texts by including information such as the recipient's name, or an appointment time.
• Schedule messages to be sent at a specified time.
• Receive replies to your messages through your dedicated Text Anywhere inbox or to an email address.

If you have previously used ConnectTxt, you will need a new account to access Text Anywhere.   To request a Text Anywhere account, contact the IS Helpline.

Find out more about using Text Anywhere

GDPR and Privacy

You have a responsibility to make sure that your use of text messaging is GDPR compliant.   Using the system involves processing the personal data of the people you are sending text messages, and you need to ensure that you have a legal basis for processing data before uploading it.   You must also ensure that a privacy notice is in place.  Depending on your use case, it may be covered by an existing University privacy notice.  Where appropriate, you must also ensure that recipients are able to opt-out.

How to request an account

If you would like an account to use this service please contact the IS Helpline.