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RelaySMS App for iOS

Getting Started with iOS​

RelaySMS provides users with the ability to stay connected with their online platforms even when internet access is unavailable. By leveraging SMS messaging, users can continue communicating seamlessly- their contacts receive messages just as they normally would.

Introduction​​

The steps below will help set up your account and start using RelaySMS.

Step 1. Download App​​

App Store

Technical Requirements​

  • SMS capable iPhone

  • IOS 10.0 and above

Step 2. Create an account​

Onboarding / Using the App​

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  • Sign up for a free account or log into your account on the app by clicking on the “get started” button, select “create new” and fill in the required information and then click on “sign up”.
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Note An authentication pin will be sent to your phone through SMS.

Step 3: Verify your phone number​

A verification number will be sent to your phone number, input and verify

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Step 4: Log-in​

If you already have an account click on “login” and fill in your phone number and password to get into your RelaySMS account.

A verification number will be sent to your phone number, input and verify

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Step 5. Save access to platforms​​

One of the key features of RelaySMS is to be able to save access to online platforms while you have an active internet, then use the App to make requests to these platforms without an active internet connection. Once you login and click on Save Accounts, you will have a list of platforms we currently support. You can save your credentials for as many platforms as you can foresee further need in an offline situation.

Note: You need to have the platform you want to save installed on your phone before you can save it on the RelaySMS platform.

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Step 6. Configure your App and begin utilizing​​

Once you've linked your apps to your RelaySMS account, you'll need to choose your preferred gateway client from the list of available gateway clients. One important setting to configure is selecting the Gateway number for communication. Opting for a Gateway number from the same service provider as yours or within your country is cheaper.

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Once you've linked your apps to your RelaySMS account, you'll need to add your gateway client number or select one from the list of available gateway clients. One important setting to configure is selecting the Gateway number for communication. It is cheaper to Opt for a Gateway number from the same service provider as yours or within your country.

Step 7. Gateway Clients​

Available Clients:

  • A list of pre-configured gateway clients is displayed.
  • Pulling down on the list will refresh it, ensuring you have the latest available options.

Communicating using the app

Let's discover how to communicate without an Internet connection using RelaySMS

Step 1: Click the compose button​

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After the first stage has been completed which is saving access to platforms you wish to communicate with offline.

click on the "pencil icon" to compose message.

Step 2. Select a platform to compose the message​​

Choose a platform to start composing the message

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Step 3. Compose your message and send as SMS​

After composing your message on any platform, proceed to send it as usual. You will then be directed to your standard SMS page, where you can send the message to the pre-saved gateway number as an SMS. Note that the message will appear as encrypted when sending it as an SMS. This extra layer of security ensures that only you and the recipient can access the message, maintaining confidentiality.

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Requirements​​

  • Recipient's email for Gmail
  • Contacts phone number for Telegram
  • Tweet body for Twitter

For either of the platforms selected, fill in the required fields accurately and send SMS

The SMS will appear encrypted on your messaging app

Step 4: SMS Sent​

Congratulations! You have successfully sent the SMS. The recipient will now receive the original message in a readable format. Please note that the time for receiving the message may vary depending on the mobile network and the functionality of the gateway client device.

Revoking Saved Platforms​

Revoking saved platforms removes your access to them through RelaySMS. This means that you can no longer send messages to that online platform using the RelaySMS app. To do this;

  • Click on settings
  • Go to security and privacy
  • Tap ‘revoke platforms’ and choose the platform you wish to delete
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Deleting and loging out of the account​

Deleting your account means deleting all your saved accounts online. You can always recreate your account if needed.

Logout means all your current messages will be deleted and you can always log back in when needed.

  • Click on settings
  • Go to security and privacy
  • Tap ‘Logout’ to log out of your account and ‘Delete’ to delete your account
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