How to use Reach

Watch this short tutorial and learn how to use Reach for mass texting

1. Add a Group

  • Tap Groups on the bottom toolbar
  • Tap +
  • Type the group name. This name will be visible to you only, and will help you keep contacts ogranized (For example: Class of '09, Friends, Family) then Tap Create
  • Tap + and select your first contact
  • Tap Add and then Done

2. Write a Message

  • Tap Messages on the bottom toolbar
  • Tap
  • Type your message
  • Tap the Name. The @ sign will be replaced with the names you set up for each contact in the group
  • Type the subject (Optional. Only needed if this message will be sent by e-mail)
  • Tap Done
  • Send the message (See 3. Send Message)

3. Send a Message

The following steps should be performed after writing a message (see 2. Write Message steps)

  • Tap
  • (This step is only nessesary if you have more than one group) Select the group to send this message to
  • Tap on any name to disable/enable sending or Tap and Hold on a name to reveal a menu to enable/disable all
  • Tap to start sending
  • reach will prewrite each message for you; you'll just need to press Send each time