How to forward SMS to Microsoft Teams

Table Of Contents:

• Prerequisite
• Set up Teams webhook
• Set up rule in app

Forward SMS is a versatile Android app that seamlessly forwards text messages, 2FA codes, OTPs to MS Teams, phone numbers, emails, URLs/APIs, or Telegram. It also forwards phone notifications like missed calls, incoming calls, shutdown/turn-on events, and low battery alerts. Additionally, it offers auto and remote replies for efficient message management.

Prerequisite:

• Microsoft Teams has already been set up.
• Forward SMS app has been installed and is ready to use.

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

Set up Teams webhook

1. Open teams app and create a channel where SMS should be forwarded.
2. Select More options ••• on the right side of the channel name. Tap on Manage Channel option.
   
3. Click on Edit button in the connectors section.
   
4. Search for Incoming Webhook and tap on Add or Configure button.
   
5. Provide a name for webhook and upload image if necessary. Tap on Create after providing details.
   
6. The webhook has been created and its URL is available to use. Copy the URL and click on Done button.
   
7. Keep the webhook URL handy as it will be used in app to setup forwarding rule

Set up rule in app

1. Create a new rule. Here we will create a Basic rule.
2. In the receiver section, select URL as forwarding option. Tap on Edit URL Config button to setup config.
   
3. In the URL section, enter the webhook URL provided by Teams after creating webhook.
   
4. In the body section, select Teams template from the available templates. You can also customize the template as per your requirement.
   
5. The body template can be customized by adding properties from the available properties section.
   

   Available properties:

   {msg}: Content of SMS

   {local-time}: Local Time

   {time}: UTC Time in ISO Format

   {sender}: Sender Detail

   {sim-detail}: Sim Detail

   {rule-name}: Rule Name

   {app-name}: App Name

   {formatted-msg}: Contains formatted SMS with other details
6. Save the URL Config.
7. Save the rule.
8. After saving the rule, it's recommended to test its functionality by selecting the Test option. This allows you to verify that the rule is correctly set up and functioning as intended, ensuring that SMS messages are forwarded according to your specified criteria.
9. Your rule has been setup, check in Teams application to make sure forwarded text are received.