Turn on text message notifications for new voicemail messages.
Overview
SMS text alerts let you know instantly when you receive a new voicemail. Once enabled, YouMail sends a text message to your phone so you never miss an important message—even when you are not logged in.
Key benefits
Instant notifications: Get a text message as soon as a new voicemail arrives.
Stay informed anywhere: Receive alerts even when you are away from the app.
Easy setup: Enable SMS alerts in just a few minutes.
Account-level control: Manage notifications directly from your YouMail settings.
Important: SMS text alerts are only available with paid subscriptions.
How to enable SMS text alerts via the website
Follow these steps to turn on SMS alerts for your voicemail.
Sign in to your YouMail account
To enable SMS text alerts, sign in to your YouMail account using a web browser.
Click Sign in at YouMail website.Open Settings
From the left-hand menu, click Settings.Go to Notifications
Under Settings, select Notifications to manage alert preferences.Confirm your phone number
In the SMS alerts section, click Confirm Phone.
YouMail sends a 4-letter verification code to the phone number on file via SMS.Verify and save
Enter the verification code in the text field, then click Save to enable SMS text alerts.
Note: If you do not receive the verification code, confirm that your phone number is correct and able to receive SMS messages.
How to enable SMS text alerts via the YouMail app for Android
Follow these steps to turn on SMS text alerts in the YouMail Android app.
Open the YouMail app
Launch the YouMail app on your Android device.Open the menu
Tap the three-line menu in the top-left corner of the screen.Go to Settings
From the menu, tap Settings.Select Notifications
In Settings, tap Notifications to manage alert options.Turn on text alerts for new voicemail
Under New voicemail, toggle Text to On.
Tip: If you do not receive text alerts after enabling the toggle, confirm that SMS notifications are allowed for the YouMail app in your Android system settings.
How to enable SMS text alerts via the YouMail app for iPhone
Follow these steps to turn on SMS text alerts in the YouMail iOS app.
Click the Gear widget in the upper left-hand corner.
Scroll to and tap on notifications.
Tap to view and configure your text alerts for each category.
For the first time you enable this, you will be prompted to enter a verification code sent via SMS.
Troubleshooting common issues
Not receiving the verification code: Make sure your phone number is correct, and SMS messaging is enabled with your carrier.
SMS alerts option missing: SMS text alerts only appear for accounts with an active paid subscription.
Changes not saving: Click Save after entering the verification code to apply your settings.
FAQs
Can I enable SMS text alerts on a free plan?
SMS text alerts are not available on free plans. To enable SMS alerts, you must have an active paid subscription.
Where do I manage my SMS alert settings?
You can manage SMS alert settings by going to Settings → Notifications in your YouMail account.
Why do I need to verify my phone number?
YouMail requires phone verification to confirm that alerts are sent to the correct number and to prevent unauthorized access.
What type of alerts will I receive?
When SMS text alerts are enabled, you receive a text message notification whenever you get a new voicemail.
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