How to Forward SMS Text Messages to WhatsApp

With the Forward SMS app and Apple's built-in Shortcuts app, you can create an automated system to redirect your SMS text messages to WhatsApp.

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up SMS message redirection from your iPhone to WhatsApp.

Download Forward SMS

First, download the Forward SMS app from the App Store. This app will handle the orchestration of your SMS messages to WhatsApp.

Step 1: Launch the Shortcuts App and Open Automations

Begin by opening the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, then tap on the Automation tab at the bottom.

Step 2: Create a New Automation with a Message Trigger

Tap Create Personal Automation and select the Message trigger from the list of options.

Step 3: Customize the Message Trigger

You can customize which SMS messages to redirect by setting specific filters:

Redirect All SMS Messages

Set the Message Contains condition to a single space (tap the space bar once) to redirect all text messages or use a specific keyword like "verification code".

Redirect Messages from Specific Senders

Use the Sender option to redirect messages only from specific contacts or phone numbers.

Step 4: Add the Forward SMS Action

After setting up the trigger, tap Next and then tap Add Action. Search for the "Forward SMS" action and select it to add it to your automation.

Step 5: Configure the Forwarding Action

Tap the Message field in the Forward SMS action. Scroll to the right on the toolbar above the keyboard and select Shortcut Input to use the incoming message as input.

Step 6: Add the WhatsApp Action

After setting up the Forward SMS action, you need to add a WhatsApp action to redirect the message:

Tap the search bar at the bottom of the screen to add another action
Search for WhatsApp and select Send Message
In the Recipients field, enter the WhatsApp contact or phone number you want to redirect messages to

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully set up SMS text message forwarding from your iPhone via WhatsApp.

To also redirect the phone number and name of the sender, check out our guide on Sender and Contact Forwarding.

For other forwarding options, check out our other guides: