# Install SMS as an Inbox channel

In this guide, you'll learn how to set up SMS as an [Inbox Channel](https://inbox.messagebird.com/manager/channels).

**Step 1: Select SMS from your channels**

Go to[ inbox.messagebird.com](http://inbox.messagebird.com), tap **Settings** on the side navigation and select [**Channels**](https://inbox.messagebird.com/manager/channels) from the sub-navigation. Click **SMS** and hit **+ Channel**. This will take you to the following modal in a new tab.

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**Step 2: Give your channel a name**

Name your channel, make sure it's easily recognizable for yourself and your team. Don't worry, this will only be used internally. For our example, the channel name is **Test SMS channel**.

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**Step 3: Select a number**

Select a number from the drop-down menu or tap **Buy a number** and follow the instructions. When you’re finished click **Install now**.

&#x20;**Step 4: Visit your Inbox channels**

And that’s it! 🎉SMS is now installed as a channel and set up with Inbox. Head back to your [**Inbox Channels**](https://inbox.messagebird.com/manager/channels)—you’ll see your new SMS channel has been automatically added.&#x20;

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**TIP:** Once this has been completed, please test your channels to ensure they create conversations/tickets in Inbox. If they aren't, please refer to the article [How to connect and disconnect a channel from Inbox](/connectivity-platform/installing-channels/how-to-connect-and-disconnect-a-channel-from-inbox.md).


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