> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://voicegenie.gitbook.io/voicegenie-ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://voicegenie.gitbook.io/voicegenie-ai/product-guides/assistants/creating-an-assistant/actions/custom-sms.md).

# Custom SMS

This feature allows an assistant to automatically send a predefined SMS message during a call.

**Steps to Enable Custom SMS Action For An Assistant :** 

1. Open the assistant you want to add the action to.
2. Click on **Actions**.
3. Click **Custom SMS**.
4. Click the **Enable** button to activate the feature and click "+" icon. 

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5. Choose one of the following options:

* **Use existing SMS** — to connect an already created SMS template.
* **Add new SMS** — to create a new one.

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6. A pop-up will appear. Enter the following:&#x20;

* Template Name
* Message Content
* Trigger Phrases

Once saved, the assistant will automatically send the SMS when the trigger phrases are detected during the conversation.