How to Make a Hyperlink Clickable in SMS and MMS Messages

 

When sending SMS or MMS messages, you may want to include a clickable link for your recipients. Unlike emails or web pages, SMS/MMS doesn’t support traditional hyperlinks, where you can hide the URL behind clickable text. Instead, you must use the full URL to ensure it’s clickable when received.

 

Steps to Add a Clickable Link:

1. Paste the Full URL Directly in Your Message:

   • When composing your SMS or MMS message, simply paste the full URL (e.g., https://www.yourwebsite.com) directly into the message body.
   • Example:
     "Check out our latest offers here: https://www.yourwebsite.com."

2. Avoid Using Link Shorteners:

   • Avoid using services like Bitly or TinyURL to shorten your links. Shortened links can sometimes be flagged as spam by mobile carriers, which may prevent your message from being delivered or the link from being clickable.

3. Send the Message:

   • Once you’ve pasted the full URL, the message is ready to be sent. The recipient will see the link as clickable text in their messaging app.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Why can’t I use a hyperlink like in emails?

  • SMS and MMS messages don’t support the same HTML formatting that emails do. Instead, the link is clickable because of the full URL text, not because of any special formatting.

• Will the link automatically become clickable?

  • Yes, as long as you paste the full URL, most messaging apps will recognize it as a link and make it clickable.

• What if the link isn’t clickable for some recipients?

  • While rare, this can happen if the recipient’s device or app doesn’t recognize the link format. In such cases, the recipient can still copy and paste the link into their browser.

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