1. Enter Mobile Number: As you finalize your template, input your mobile number in the Mobile Number field.
2. Send Test SMS: Click Send to receive the template as a test SMS on your phone. This test will display Contact Variables as placeholders (e.g., FIRSTNAME), not actual contact information.
3. Review and Proceed: Ensure the message meets your expectations before proceeding to save the template.

1. Access the Desired Project: From the admin homepage, open the relevant project.
2. Select SMS Templates: Open the Email, SMS & Docs menu then select SMS Templates.
3. Open Your Template: Click on the template’s Display Name you wish to test.
4. Test Your Template: Enter your mobile number in the Send SMS Test field and click Send to see how the SMS appears to a recipient.
5. Finalize Changes: If satisfied, save any modifications by clicking Save.

1. Access My SMS: From the Caller homepage, click on My SMS at the top of the page.

2. Navigate to SMS Templates: Open the SMS Templates section from the top of the page.

3. Open Your Template: Click on the Display Name of the template you want to test.
4. Test Your Template: Enter your mobile number in the Send SMS Test field and click Send to see how the SMS appears to a recipient.
5. Finalize Changes: If satisfied, save any modifications by clicking Save.

For a comprehensive test that shows exactly what your contacts experience:

1. Add Yourself as a Contact: Incorporate your details into the VanillaSoft project as a new contact.
2. Send Communications: Any SMS sent to this contact entry will mirror what other contacts receive, providing insight into the actual user experience.

For guidance on adding yourself as a contact, refer to the How To Add a Single Contact article.