TXT, SMS, Text, a message? Whatever you choose to call a text message can be easily sent via the Cloaked Desktop Dashboard or Cloaked App. 

All you need is a Cloaked Identity with a phone number assigned to it, your recipient's number, and a witty message to send to them. Best of all these messages are sent and received via Cloaked two-way-routing so your privacy is maintained at all times.

Sending a Text from the Cloaked Desktop Dashboard

If you want to send a text via the website select the Compose Message button on the left side. In the From field enter the name of the Cloaked Identity you wish the message to be sent from then in the To field that will appear enter the recipient's phone number. Once you've done that write your message as normal and use the Up Arrow to send the message.

You can alternatively click into the desired identity from the dashboard and compose from a specific identity:

Sending a Text from the Cloaked App

Sending a text to a new number (Android)

• Go to the Cloaked Identity or Home Screen tab, then select the Cloaked Identity you would like to call from.
• Tap on the Pencil icon, located in the lower right then tap the Text from (number) you wish to textfrom.
• Type the number that you wish to text then tap Next
  • Note: You'll be prompted to choose to save this number as a contact now or you can skip this step.
• Once saved then tap on Next this will then prompt you to send via your messaging app of choice. In this example, the prompt Send using Messages you can then send the message like you usually would.

Note: in order to send the first text to a new number the recipient will need to message you first. This is not a fault or issue with your account but rather a default behavior within Cloaked.

Sending a text to an existing number (Android)

• Go to the Cloaked Identity or Home Screen tab, then select the Cloaked Identity you would like to call from.
• Tap on the Pencil icon, located in the lower right then tap the Text from (number) you wish to text from.
• Type the name of the contact that you wish to text then tap Next
• This will then prompt to send a secure text, you'll need to tap on Next you'll then via be directed to your messaging app of choice. In this example, the prompt Send using Messages you can then send the message like you usually would.

Note: in order to send the first text to a new number the recipient will need to message you first. This is not a fault or issue with your account but rather a default behavior within Cloaked.

Sending a text to a new number (iOS)

• Go to the Cloaked Identity or Home Screen tab, then select the Cloaked Identity you would like to call from.
• Tap on the Pencil icon, located in the lower right then tap the number you wish to text from.
• Type the number that you wish to text then tap Next
  • Note: You'll be prompted to choose to save this number as a contact now or you can skip this step.
• Once saved then tap on iMessage/Message this will open the Messages app and you can then send the message like you usually would.

Note: in order to send the first text to a new number the recipient will need to message you first. This is not a fault or issue with your account but rather a default behavior within Cloaked.

Sending a text to an existing number (iOS)

• Go to the Cloaked Identity or Home Screen tab, then select the Cloaked Identity you would like to call from.
• Tap on the Pencil icon, located in the lower right then tap the message icon next to the contact you wish to message.
• This will automatically open the Messages app and you can then send the message like you usually would.

Troubleshooting

Having issues? Check out our troubleshooting guide here.