Forward text messages to a REST API in iOS

iOSBy Forward SMS TeamUpdated October 3, 20268 min read

Forward SMS is a versatile iOS app that seamlessly forwards SMS to emails, Slack, Discord, URLs/APIs, or Telegram.

Prerequisites

In the Forward SMS app

Create a new rule
Open the Forward SMS app and create a new rule.
Add a receiver
Tap the Add Receiver button to add a REST API receiver.
Choose REST API
Select the REST API option from the list.
Open the API details
Tap the Add API Detail button to add the REST API details.
Choose the method
Change the API method. By default, it is set to POST. You can change it to GET or PUT depending on your API endpoint.
Enter the URL and body
Enter the URL and Body of the REST API endpoint you want to forward SMS to. You can use the available properties, which are replaced with real values when a message is forwarded. See the sample below.
Add headers
(Optional) You can also add Headers to the API request. This is useful if your API requires authentication or other custom headers.
Save the REST API config
Save the REST API config.
Test the rule
(Optional) Test the rule to make sure the SMS is forwarded.
Save the rule
Save the rule.

What your API receives

Body configured · JSON

{
  "key": "{msg}",
  "contact": "{sender-contact}"
}

Body parsed · JSON

{
  "key": "This is a sample message",
  "contact": "Tim (124-456-7890)"
}

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