The schedule feature allows you to send messages at a later time of the day or date. The feature is available when sending a regular bulk SMS or a custom bulk SMS.
How do I schedule an SMS?
Upon logging into the dashboard, select your APP,
Click on the Campaigns button from the menu
Once on the Campaigns page, Click on the CREATE CAMPAIGN button on the right-hand side of the page, then click on the Channel Type.
Select SMS, then select the campaign type—BROADCAST.
Provide a name and a description, then click on the SCHEDULE FOR LATER button
In this guide article, we will work with a regular SMS broadcast. Next, Upload your CSV file or type in the phone numbers, or select saved contacts on the platform in the Contacts Tab.
Click on NEXT, and type in your message. Click on the NEXT button to schedule your message.
Select the Schedule time, the outer circle is the AM circle, while the inner circle is the PM in the 24-hours clock.
Fill in the details, select how often you would like to send out the message. Select the time that you would like the message.
You have the option to select a multiple repeat cycle, in the event that it is a regular campaign. You can select either specific days of the week, month or year. Here is where the Last Day is utilised. The Last day option allows you to select when your multiple (days of the week, month or year) scheduled campaign will end.
Once you have selected your date and time, Click on Next to preview the schedule:
Click the SCHEDULE button to complete the process.
Once the SMS campaign broadcast has been successfully scheduled, you should see the Success Pop-up.
All successful messages yet to be sent have the status waiting.
All messages successfully sent have the status completed.
How can I cancel a Scheduled message?
Once you close the successfully scheduled campaign, you will be able to view the report of the scheduled campaign.
In the event of an error, or needing to cancel the broadcast, you can click on the CANCEL BROADCAST button.
Once you confirm by clicking the Cancel Broadcast Button, the campaign will be logged as a cancelled broadcast on the Campaigns page.
Can I edit a scheduled message? No, there is no way to edit a scheduled message.
Contact us at support@mteja.io with any questions you may have regarding the scheduling feature.