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Create SMS campaign using Group

Guni allows you to send messages to contact groups from the web portal.

The options to send SMS campaign to a group are:

Option 1 – Send Campaign Directly

Option 1.1 – Send campaign from Header shortcut

Click on Create from the top right header., then select Campaign.

Option 1.2 – Send campaign from Campaign page

Go > Campaign > Run Campaign
Click Run Campaign.

Select ‘Medium’ as SMS.
Click on ‘Edit’ icon.
Enter ‘Campaign Name’.
Select ‘Campaign Type’:
- Promotional: This is used to market messages it excludes output contacts.
- Notification: This is used to notify messages, including output contacts.
Choose ‘Sender ID’ for Campaign, they are:
- #SharedNum#: Our system will assign numbers from a random number pool.
- Dedicated number: This is a unique number used by your account. You will need to buy a virtual number from us for use. Your customers will get messages from the same number.
- Business Name: You can use a dynamic name such as “Guni”.
- Personal Number: Number that you have registered with Guni account.
Click on ‘Next’.

Check ‘Choose Group(s)’ option.

Select group/groups as per requirement.
Click ‘Next’.

Type the required message, you can add :
- Personalise:
  Click on Personalise option and select the contact field to personalise your message.
- Template:
  Select from a predefined template.
- Add Short URL:
  Click on the option, enter your long URL in the input box, and our platform will convert the long URL into short URL.
- Opt-out:
  By default, opt-out is added to your message. Remove opt-out text by simply unchecking the box. Reply to opt-out – applicable for Shared number and Dedicated number.
- stopsms.co:
  applicable for business name and personal number
Click on ‘Test and Continue’ to send Test Message.

Enter the desired contact number for test message in the modal appeared.
Click on ‘Send Test SMS’, then ‘ok’ as confirmation.
Click on ‘Next’ from Message typing page.

Verify your Campaign details.
Click on ‘Send’.

Verify Campaign Overview.
Click on ‘send Campaign’.

Wait for confirmation message.

Option 2 – Send campaign from Group Page

Click Audience – > Group

Click on ‘ Run Campaign’ option from side icons
or
Enter a group, click on ‘Actions’ – > ‘Run Campaign’.

Select ‘Medium’ as SMS.
Click on ‘Edit’ icon.
Enter ‘Campaign Name’.
Select ‘Campaign Type’:
- Promotional: This is used to market messages it excludes output contacts.
- Notification: This is used to notify messages, including output contacts.
Choose ‘Sender ID’ for Campaign, they are:
- #SharedNum#: Our system will assign numbers from a random number pool.
- Dedicated number: This is a unique number used by your account. You will need to buy a virtual number from us for use. Your customers will get messages from the same number.
- Business Name: You can use a dynamic name such as “Guni”.
- Personal Number: Number that you have registered with Guni account.
Click on ‘Next’.

Type the required message, you can add :
i. Personalise:
Click on Personalise option and select the contact field to personalise your message.
ii. Template:
Select from a predefined template.
iii.Add Short URL:
Click on the option, enter your long URL in the input box, and our platform will convert the long URL into short URL
iv.Opt-out:
By default, opt-out is added to your message. Remove opt-out text by simply unchecking the box.Reply to opt-out – applicable for Shared number and Dedicated number
v. stopsms.co – applicable for business name and personal number
Click on ‘Test and Continue’ to send Test Message.

Enter the desired contact number for test message in the modal appeared.
Click on ‘Send Test SMS’.
Press ‘ok’ as confirmation.
Click ‘Next’ from Message typing page.

Verify your Campaign details.
Click on ‘Send’.

Verify Campaign Overview.
Click on ‘send Campaign’.

Wait for confirmation message.

Send now or later: To schedule your message click Later and select date/time. You may not see this option if you are a new user or are sending to multiple groups. Please contact Guni team for activation of this feature.

Send Campaign: you send your message now.
Save for later: If you wish to save for later use.