SMS Reply Link and Enhanced SMS Replies

Use the built-in [[REPLY]] link to insert a short, clickable URL for web-based SMS Replies

Introduction

The [[REPLY]] command adds a clickable link that mobiles can use to reply for free via the web.

A few benefits worth knowing about:

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Free to use

No reply text cost — recipients reply via the web instead of SMS.

🎨
Fully customisable

Customise the reply page with your own branding, quick replies, selectable forms, and feature-rich replies.

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Built in

Part of the TNZ service (no external system needed).

🔗
Short tnz.nz links

Uses tnz.nz links by default, or purcahse a custom short domain for an additional fee.

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Per-mobile tracking

Unique links per mobile number - track who opens which links, when, and on which device, all from within the TNZ Dashboard.

How to send short links using TNZ's Reply Link

You can use Reply Link from any system. It's supported by the Dashboard, Email-to-SMS, and APIs. Simply insert the REPLY command into the SMS message.

✍️ You send

Reply here: [[REPLY]]

📲 The mobile receives

Reply here: tnz.nz/A1B2C3
iPhone - WOF Reminder SMS

When clicked, the link sends the user to your landing page. This can be customised to suit your branding and requirements — see SMS Custom Landing Pages for details.

How to track clicks and opens

From the TNZ Dashboard, select View Messages | Message Link Tracking to see reports.
From the TNZ Dashboard, select View Messages | SMS Received to see reply texts — these are merged with normal text replies for a seamless experience.

Topics:   SMS

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