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title: Sending a Text from Power Apps
description: Is it possible to send text messages (or SMS) through Power Apps? The answer is yes, and I'll show you 2 techniques to text with Power Apps.
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# [Sending a Text from Power Apps](https://pragmaticworks.com/blog/sending-a-text-from-power-apps)

 Written by [Brian Knight](https://pragmaticworks.com/blog/author/brian-knight) | Feb 24, 2020

For nearly a decade it’s been proven that **text marketing is one of the most effective engagement tools a company can use to interact with their consumers.**

Recently,** I was asked if it’s possible to send text messages (or SMS) through Power Apps**. In this post, **I’ll show you two techniques to send text messages from Power Apps.** One is through a Launch Command and the other is with a 3rd party data connector, TxtSync.

**Launch Command can only be used on an open text application. This tool follows a simple link or the TEL command, which allows you to initiate phone calls to customers.**

If your users don’t have access or control over the application, they may want to consider using **the second technique, TxtSync. This tool allows users to create a local number and send text messages for about $5 a month.**

For a demo on how to send text messages through Power Apps using Launch Command and TxtSync, click on the video below.

 

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