> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.parker.work/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Text Parker from Messages

> Link your mobile number so you can text Parker from your phone's Messages app, using iMessage, RCS, or SMS.

<Note>
  **Beta.** This feature is being rolled out gradually, so it may not be turned on for your workspace yet, and details may change. To request access, ask your Parker admin or contact support.
</Note>

Link your mobile number, then text Parker from your phone. Messages works on iPhone or Android. It "uses iMessage or RCS when available, with SMS/MMS fallback."

## Before you begin

Have your phone with you, and know its number with the country code.

## Link your phone

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Channels">
    Go to **Settings** > **Channels** and find the **Link your phone** card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Messages">
    Select **Messages**. The card shows **Your organisation's Parker number**. This is the number you'll text.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your number">
    In **Your mobile number**, enter the number you'll text from. Use international format with **+** and the country code, for example +44 7700 900123.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Link">
    Select **Link Messages**, then follow the steps on screen to finish linking from your phone.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame caption="Enter the mobile number you'll text Parker from.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/fieldko/mD6jO4lPpuH-Mxq8/images/mobile/imessage-and-sms-link-your-phone.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mD6jO4lPpuH-Mxq8&q=85&s=2467ad5263478938f722dae59ec76133" alt="Link your phone card on the Messages tab, with your organisation's Parker number, a mobile number field, and a Link Messages button." width="1980" height="852" data-path="images/mobile/imessage-and-sms-link-your-phone.png" />
</Frame>

Parker encrypts the number it uses for replies.

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use Parker from your phone" href="/mobile/overview" icon="smartphone">
    How channels work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="WhatsApp" href="/mobile/whatsapp" icon="message-circle">
    Message Parker on WhatsApp instead.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your settings" href="/account/settings" icon="settings">
    Notifications and other personal settings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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