SMS Actions and SMS Reader Tool Overview

Functionize offers the ability to send and receive SMS messages, as well as a tool to view received SMS messages. This is helpful for testing scenarios such as Multi-Factor Authentication, brand engagement, and appointment reminders.

Functionize must provide you with a phone number for sending SMS messages. Please email support@functionize.com, and our support team will assist you with setting up SMS numbers for testing with Functionize.

Incorporating SMS Messaging into a Test with Architect

This example includes both Send and Receive SMS Actions

1. Open a new Architect test case and begin recording.
2. Click the Add icon to open the Architect Advanced Actions sidebar panel
3. Select SMS
   
   
   
4. Open the Send an SMS tab details sidebar panel, enter From Number for the Sender and To Number for the Receiver, and enter the Message to send over SMS
   
   
   
5. Click Add
6. The Architect window will display the SMS Send Action, click the Plus icon  to open the Architect Advanced Actions sidebar panel again and select SMS
   
   
   
7. Stay on the Receive an SMS tab details sidebar panel and click Continue
   
   
   
8. The Functionize SMS Reader tool will open, enter the receiving phone number used in sending the message and click Submit
   
   
   
9. The message you sent will appear at the top of the Message inbox