Network Management

How do I send SMS messages to my cell phone?

How to set up an alert to send an SMS message as an alert action.

First published date

10/9/2018 6:54 PM

Last published date

6/12/2026 9:43 PM

Overview

This article provides information on how to set up an alert to send an SMS message as an alert action.

Please note that some providers are retiring these services, and may do so without notice.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Resolution

Set up an Alert within Network Performance Monitor and add a "Send E-Mail/Page Message" Action to the Alert:

 

Create new alerts to monitor your environment

 

Then, in the E-Mail address, enter your cell phone number and email gateway. 

Each cell phone company has email gateways for forwarding SMS messages from an email server. 

Example: 9055556543@mobile.att.net
 

You may need to contact your cell phone provider for the domain name of their email gateway. 

 

As an alternative to the SMS to email services noted above, you may try one of the following options:

    • AT&T Business Messaging Lite — a low-cost paid replacement (~a dime/month per line) using a new @1waypage.att.net domain.
    • A2P messaging providers — Twilio, SignalWire, Sinch, ClickSend, Notifyre, SMTP2GO, TextBolt, etc., which handle 10DLC registration and deliver across all carriers from a single domain.
    • On-premise SMS gateways (e.g., SMSEagle) that send via a physical SIM, bypassing carrier gateways entirely.