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How to forward SMS to Microsoft Teams

AndroidBy Forward SMS TeamUpdated 10 min read

Forward SMS is a versatile Android app that seamlessly forwards text to emails, phone numbers, URLs/APIs, or Telegram. It also forwards phone alerts like missed calls, outgoing calls, shutdown/turn-on events, and low battery alerts. Additionally, it offers auto and remote replies for efficient message management.

This guide will walk you through the steps required to forward SMS to Microsoft Teams.

Prerequisites

In Microsoft Teams

Set up Teams webhook

  1. Create a channel

    Open the Teams app and create a channel where SMS should be forwarded.

  2. Open Manage channel

    Select More options (•••) to the right of the channel name, then select the Manage channel option.

  3. Edit the connectors

    Click the Edit button in the connectors section.

  4. Add Incoming Webhook

    Search for Incoming Webhook and click the Add or Configure button.

  5. Name the webhook

    Provide a name for the webhook and upload an image if you like. Click Create after providing the details.

  6. Copy the webhook URL

    The webhook has been created and its URL is ready to use. Copy the URL and click the Done button.

  7. Keep the URL handy

    Keep the webhook URL handy, as you'll use it in the app to set up the forwarding rule.

In the Forward SMS app

Set up rule in app

  1. Create a basic rule

    Create a new rule. Here we will create a basic rule.

  2. Choose URL as the receiver

    In the receiver section, select URL as the forwarding option. Tap the Edit URL Config button to set up the config.

  3. Paste the webhook URL

    In the URL section, enter the webhook URL provided by Teams.

  4. Pick the Teams template

    In the body section, select the Teams template from the available templates. You can also customize the template to suit your needs.

  5. Add properties to the body

    The body template can be customized by adding properties from the available properties section.

    Available properties

    {msg}
    Content of the SMS
    {local-time}
    Local time
    {time}
    UTC time in ISO format
    {sender}
    Sender details
    {sim-detail}
    SIM details
    {rule-name}
    Rule name
    {app-name}
    App name
    {formatted-msg}
    The SMS formatted with its other details

  6. Save the URL config

    Save the URL config.

  7. Save the rule

    Save the rule.

  8. Test the rule

    After saving the rule, it's recommended to test it by selecting the Test option. This lets you verify that the rule is set up correctly and forwards SMS messages according to your criteria.

  9. Check Teams for the message

    Your rule has been set up. Check the Teams app to make sure forwarded texts are received.

Still stuck? Email help@forward-sms.com and we'll help you set it up.

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