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url: /process-functions/notification-sms.md
description: Sends an SMS to a user.
---

# notification.sms

Sends an SMS to a user, at the phone number on their account.

::: warning
Due to the regulations of service providers in some countries, SMS services are disabled by default. To have the SMS system enabled, please contact a MODLR admin with the use case for SMS to have it reviewed.
:::

```js
notification.sms(userId, content)
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `userId` | `number` | The user's id. |
| `content` | `string` | The text of the message. |

## Returns

`true` if the SMS was sent, otherwise `false`.

::: tip
The user must have a phone number for the SMS to be delivered. Users can update their phone number from the Manage Account page.
:::

## Examples

```js
notification.sms(1, "Hello. This is a test SMS");
```

## Related

* [EmailBuilder](/process-functions/emailbuilder)