# Send SMS

## SMS Action

This action allows you to send a text message to the contact.

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## Edit Action

### Templates

By clicking on this field, you can select from the available SMS templates. [Click here to learn how to create a SMS template.](https://asads-organization-2.gitbook.io/knowledge-base-main/templates/add-text-template)

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### Message

You can type in the body of your message here.

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#### Custom Values

You can decide to add custom values to your message body by selecting the best fit values. [Click here to learn more about custom values.](https://asads-organization-2.gitbook.io/knowledge-base-main/merge-fields-custom-values)

### Add Attachment

You can attach files or images by clicking on this button.

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### Add Files Through the URL

Add file through URL by inputting the URL into the field then, click on "+Add" to add the file.

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### Test Phone Number

You can test the composed message by typing the demo cellphone number and then clicking on "send test SMS" to send the message.

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### SMS Statistics

You can see the statistics of SMS messages sent to contacts within this workflow.

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1. **Delivered**\
   The number of SMS messages delivered to contacts is seen here.
2. **Clicked**\
   This shows the number of contacts that clicked on the SMS message.
3. **Failed**\
   You can see the number of SMS messages that failed to deliver to contacts.
4. **View Details**\
   Click on "view details" to see the full details of each statistic.
