# PhoneLeash — Complete Site Content for LLMs

> PhoneLeash automatically forwards text messages (SMS, MMS, RCS, WhatsApp, iMessage) to email or another phone number. Available on Android (since 2011, 500,000+ installs) and iPhone (2026).

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## Homepage

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Automatically forward SMS, MMS, RCS & WhatsApp messages. Works on Android and iPhone. Set up in two minutes.

- Free 30-day trial, no credit card required
- 1B+ messages forwarded
- 500K+ installs
- On Google Play since 2011
- 0 ads, ever

### Features

- **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. (Android only)
- **MMS & Pictures**: Pictures arrive as email attachments. Group messages show all participants. (Android only)
- **WhatsApp Forwarding**: Forward WhatsApp messages (direct and group) to your email. (Android only)
- **Group Texts with Reply**: Receive group texts and reply to the entire group from your email. (Android only)
- **SMS to Second Phone**: Forward texts to another phone number via SMS. No internet or app needed on the receiving phone.
- **OTP Forwarding**: Auto-detect and forward verification codes. Empower teams to share services.
- **Keyword Filtering**: Only forward messages containing specific keywords. Focus on what matters.
- **Contact Filtering**: Filter forwarding by specific contacts or phone numbers. (Android only)
- **Send New Texts from Email**: Compose a new email to send an SMS from your phone — no need to touch the device. (Android only)
- **Call Notifications**: Get email alerts for incoming, outgoing, and missed calls with duration. (Android only)
- **Contact Names**: See sender names from your contacts, not just phone numbers.
- **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. (Android only)
- **2-Minute Setup**: Install, enter your email, verify — you're done. No technical knowledge needed.

### iPhone Limitations

iPhone: SMS and iMessage forwarding only. No MMS, no WhatsApp forwarding, no missed call notifications, and no reply from email due to iOS restrictions.

### Pricing

All plans include a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

**OTP Only — $0.99/month**
- OTP auto-detection, email forwarding, background operation

**Personal — $4.95/month** (billed semi-annually, $6.95 month-to-month)
- All message types, reply from email, call notifications, keyword filtering, dual-SIM support

**Commercial — $14.95/month** (billed semi-annually, $19.95 month-to-month)
- Everything in Personal, up to 5 devices, business use licensed, priority support

### Use Cases

- **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.

### FAQ

**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 $4.95/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.

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## iPhone Page (/iphone)

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Forward iPhone Texts to Email — Setup in 2 Minutes. PhoneLeash automatically forwards your iPhone text messages (SMS and iMessage) to email. Pre-built Shortcut — just install and go.

### Setup Steps

1. **Install the App**: Download PhoneLeash from the App Store and complete the quick setup to connect your email.
2. **Add the Shortcut**: Tap "Install Shortcut" — our pre-built Shortcut is added to your Shortcuts app automatically. No manual steps.
3. **Done**: Set up a simple automation trigger and every incoming text gets forwarded to your email.

### iPhone Features

- **Text Message Forwarding (SMS & iMessage)**: Every incoming text — both SMS and iMessage — automatically forwarded to your email. Messages arrive within seconds.
- **Contact Name Resolution**: See the sender's name from your contacts in the forwarded email.
- **Pre-Built Shortcut**: One-tap install. No need to manually create Shortcuts actions.
- **Background Operation**: Forwarding works via iOS Shortcuts automation. No need to keep the app open.

### Comparison vs Alternatives

| Feature | PhoneLeash | Alternative 1 | Alternative 2 |
|---------|-----------|---------------|---------------|
| Pre-built Shortcut | Yes | No | No |
| Setup time | ~2 minutes | 5-10 minutes | 5-10 minutes |
| Contact names | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SMS & iMessage forwarding | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Android version | Yes (14+ years) | No | No |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days | 7 days |
| Pricing | From $7.95/mo | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo |

### iPhone Limitations (iOS restrictions, all apps)

- **No MMS or picture messages**: iOS Shortcuts only provides access to message text, not MMS attachments or images.
- **No replies from email**: iOS doesn't allow third-party apps to send SMS. Reply from your iPhone directly.
- **No WhatsApp forwarding**: iOS doesn't give third-party apps access to WhatsApp messages. Available on Android.
- **No missed call notifications**: iOS doesn't expose call events to third-party apps. Available on Android.

Need MMS, WhatsApp forwarding, or reply from email? PhoneLeash for Android supports all of these features.

### iPhone FAQ

**Can I forward iPhone texts to email?**
Yes. PhoneLeash forwards incoming text messages — both SMS and iMessage — to your email address automatically.

**Does PhoneLeash forward iMessages?**
Yes! PhoneLeash forwards both SMS (green bubble) and iMessage (blue bubble) messages to email.

**Can I reply to forwarded texts from email on iPhone?**
No. iOS does not allow third-party apps to send SMS messages. Reply from email is available on Android.

**Does PhoneLeash forward MMS or picture messages on iPhone?**
No. iOS Shortcuts only provides access to text content, not MMS attachments. MMS forwarding is available on Android.

**How does the Shortcut work?**
PhoneLeash uses Apple's Shortcuts app. The pre-built Shortcut sends message text and sender info to our server, which forwards it to your email. An automation triggers this whenever a new message arrives.

**Is PhoneLeash free on iPhone?**
Free trial available (30 days). After the trial, a subscription is required.

**What about RCS messages on iPhone?**
RCS messages received on iPhone are treated similarly to SMS by the system. Forwarding behavior may vary by iOS version and carrier.

**Do I need to keep PhoneLeash open?**
No. Forwarding happens via iOS Shortcuts automation in the background. Phone must be powered on with cellular service.

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## Links

- Homepage: https://phone-leash.com/
- iPhone: https://phone-leash.com/iphone
- FAQ: https://phone-leash.com/faq
- Blog: https://phone-leash.com/blog
- Privacy Policy: https://phone-leash.com/privacy
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gearandroid.phoneleashfree
- Help Center: https://phone-leash.com/help/android
- LLMs summary: https://phone-leash.com/llms.txt
- Support: support@phone-leash.com

## Social

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoneleash
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/PhoneleashB
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/smsforwarding/