Setup
From zero to forwarding in five steps.
iOS doesn't let any app read SMS in the background. Apple's Shortcuts is the official way around it. Here's the whole thing, one screen at a time.
STEP 01
Install Relay from the App Store
Free. No paywall, no Pro tier, no in-app purchases. Open it once you've got it.
STEP 02
Pick where messages should go
Telegram, email, WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Teams, webhook, or another phone. Add as many as you want, Relay will route based on rules you choose.
Setup · Step 2
Add a destination
STEP 03
Set up the Apple Shortcut (60 seconds)
iOS only lets apps see SMS through Apple's Shortcuts. Relay walks you through it once: open Shortcuts → Automation → “When I receive a message” → “Run Relay.” Done forever.
Setup · Step 3
Personal Automation
One tap inside Relay walks you through this. iOS handles the rest.
STEP 04
Send yourself a test text
We'll suggest a message body that's guaranteed to trigger the automation. Send it, and watch it appear in your destination within seconds.
Setup · Step 4
Send yourself a test
Your code is 482910. Do not share.
Relay: Your code is 482910. Do not share.
STEP 05
You're live
Every incoming SMS now lands in your chosen destination. Open Relay any time to see Activity, change rules, or add more destinations.
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