(cache)How to Send Texts From a Web Browser in 2 Different Ways

Sometimes you want to send a text, but you either can't find your phone or you'd rather send it from your computer with files stored there. On newer Macs that are connected to your phone over iCloud, you can access your Messages app. Luckily for PC users, you can also send texts from your web browser.

There are several ways to do this, including downloading extra applications, but the simplest ways to send texts from a web browser is to utilize either Google Voice or your email. Just note that Google Voice is currently only enabled for sending messages within the US and Canada, or to American and Canadian phone numbers.

You can also opt to use Google's Messages for web feature.

How to send texts from a web browser using Google Voice

Go to the Google Voice website.
Click on "For personal use."

Click on the option to send messages for personal use. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider
Scroll down to the "Web" option to send over the web.
Signing up will create a new number for you. On the next page, type in your city or zip code. Available numbers will show up. Select one by clicking on it.
Once you choose your number, it will ask you for your actual phone number to verify you have one.

To get a Google Voice number to send texts, you will need to verify your real number. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider
Type in your number and Google Voice will send you a code to connect it to a real phone.
You are now signed in. On the landing page, click on the Message icon.

Click on the message icon in the left of your Google Voice desktop. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider
Once you have the message sidebar open, click on "+ Send new message."
At the top of this screen, type in the number you want to send a text to. At the bottom is the entry bar where you can type your text.

Type the number you want to message up top and type your message down in the bottom, then click on the send arrow. Ryan Ariano/Business Insider
Once you have your message, click on the send message icon (a green arrow). You have now sent a text message over Google Voice.

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How to send texts from a web browser using Google Voice or an email service

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