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How to Forward SMS to Email on iPhone

This guide will walk you through setting up SMS forwarding via email using the shortcut function of the autoforward app.

1. Add New Automation

Screenshot Add New Message Automation

2. Select "Message" as Automation

Screenshot Select Message

3. Configure Which Messages Should Be Forwarded

  • Configure Forwarding:
    1. Optionally, select a sender whose messages should be forwarded.
    2. Optionally, select message content to filter which messages are forwarded.
    3. Select "Run Immediately".
    4. Go to "Next" (top right).

Screenshot Message Settings

4. Select "New Blank Automation"

Screenshot Create New Blank Automation

5. Search for "autoforward" and Select "Forward as Email"

Screenshot autoforward Options

6. Configure autoforward

  • Important:
    1. Tap into the "Message Input" field.
    2. Scroll through the variables above the keyboard to the right and select "Shortcut Input".
    3. Tap into the "Recipient Email" field and enter the email address you want to forward the SMS to.
    4. Tap "Done".

Screenshot Email Settings

7. Your SMS Will Now Be Forwarded!

Screenshot SMS Setup is Complete