How to forward SMS to Gmail?

Quick Answer: To forward SMS to Gmail, download Forward SMS from the App Store, add your Gmail address as a destination, then create a Shortcuts automation with a Message trigger. Your text messages will automatically appear in your Gmail inbox within seconds.

What is SMS to Gmail Forwarding?

SMS to Gmail forwarding automatically sends copies of your text messages to your Gmail inbox. This is useful for keeping a searchable archive of important messages, sharing OTP codes with team members via email, or accessing SMS on your computer. Forward SMS connects your iPhone directly to Gmail using the built-in iOS Shortcuts automation.

Your iPhone's Shortcuts app includes a powerful Automations feature, which allows you to create triggers for automating tasks. By combining this feature with the Forward SMS app, you can easily automate forwarding your SMS messages to a Gmail address.

Step 1: Install Forward SMS

Start by downloading the latest version of Forward SMS from the App Store. This app enables automatic text message forwarding using iPhone Shortcut Automations.

Step 2: Set Up Email Destination in Forward SMS

Open the Forward SMS app and create a new Email destination. Enter the Gmail address where you'd like your text messages to be forwarded, then tap Save.

You can verify the setup by tapping Send test message and ensuring the email is successfully received.

Step 3: Configure Text Message Automation in Shortcuts

Finally, set up the Shortcuts Automation to forward incoming text messages. For detailed instructions on this step, check out our guide: How to set up SMS forwarding on iPhone.

By following these steps, you can ensure your iPhone forwards text messages to your Gmail automatically, saving time and effort.