PhoneLeash
PhoneLeashComing soon for iPhone

Automatically forward SMS, MMS, RCS & WhatsApp messages

Works on Android and iPhone*SMS and iMessage only. No MMS or reply from email due to iOS restrictions.. Set up in two minutes.

Free 30-day trial · No credit card required

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What PhoneLeash does

Available on Android (full-featured) and iPhone*SMS and iMessage only. No MMS or reply from email due to iOS restrictions. (text forwarding).

iPhone

SMS & iMessage to Email

Every incoming text message forwarded to your email, seconds after it arrives.

Reply from Email

Reply to the forwarded email and PhoneLeash sends it as an SMS from your phone.

MMS & Pictures

Pictures arrive as email attachments. Group messages show all participants.

WhatsApp Forwarding

Forward WhatsApp messages (direct and group) to your email.

Group Texts with Reply

Receive group texts and reply to the entire group from your email.

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SMS to Second Phone

Forward texts to another phone number via SMS. No internet or app needed on the receiving phone.

iPhone

OTP Forwarding

Auto-detect and forward verification codes. Empower teams to share services.

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Keyword Filtering

Only forward messages containing specific keywords. Focus on what matters.

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Contact Filtering

Filter forwarding by specific contacts or phone numbers.

Send New Texts from Email

Compose a new email to send an SMS from your phone — no need to touch the device.

Call Notifications

Get email alerts for incoming, outgoing, and missed calls with duration.

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Contact Names

See sender names from your contacts, not just phone numbers.

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Background Operation

Runs silently in the background. Auto-starts after reboot.

Dual-SIM Support

Correct SIM routing for replies. Works perfectly with two phone numbers.

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2-Minute Setup

Install, enter your email, verify — you're done. No technical knowledge needed.

* iPhone: SMS and iMessage forwarding only. No MMS or reply from email due to iOS restrictions. Learn more about iPhone features.

Simple, transparent pricing

Start with a 30-day free trial. No credit card required.

OTP Only

Forward verification codes only

$0.99/month
  • OTP auto-detection
  • Email forwarding
  • Background operation
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Personal

Full SMS forwarding for one person

$4.95/month

Billed semi-annually ($6.95 month-to-month)

  • All message types
  • Reply from email
  • Call notifications
  • Keyword filtering
  • Dual-SIM support
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Commercial

Up to 5 licenses for teams

$14.95/month

Billed semi-annually ($19.95 month-to-month)

  • Everything in Personal
  • Up to 5 devices
  • Business use licensed
  • Priority support
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Why people use PhoneLeash

Two phones, one inbox

Carry one phone, get texts from both. Personal and work numbers in one email inbox.

Travel without worry

Leave your local phone at home. Get important texts forwarded while you travel abroad.

Business teams

Forward customer texts to a shared inbox. Your whole team can see and respond.

OTP verification

Get verification codes on another device. Perfect for tablets, computers, or secondary phones.

No-phone workplaces

Work in a hospital, factory, or secure facility? Stay connected through email.

Continuous backup

Every text automatically archived in email. Searchable, permanent, always accessible.

Frequently asked questions

How does PhoneLeash work?

PhoneLeash runs on your phone and automatically forwards incoming text messages to your email address. On Android, it also forwards MMS, WhatsApp, and lets you reply from email. On iPhone, it uses Apple Shortcuts to forward SMS and iMessage texts to email.

Is PhoneLeash free?

PhoneLeash offers a 30-day free trial with all features — no credit card required. After the trial, plans start at $0.99/month for OTP-only forwarding, or $4.50/month for full SMS forwarding.

Can I reply to forwarded texts from email?

Yes, on Android. Simply reply to the forwarded email and PhoneLeash sends your reply as an SMS from your phone. This feature is not available on iPhone due to iOS limitations.

Does PhoneLeash work on iPhone?

Yes! PhoneLeash is now available for iPhone. It forwards SMS and iMessage texts to email using Apple Shortcuts automation. Setup takes about 2 minutes with our pre-built Shortcut.

Try it free for 30 days

Install the app, enter your email, and you're forwarding texts in two minutes. No credit card needed.