SMS Blast overview and first sign-in
What SMS Blast does, how to accept your invite and sign in, and what you see on the dashboard.
SMS Blast lets your business send one text to your whole customer list from your Dial Raven business number. Replies come back to a shared inbox, and anyone who texts STOP is removed automatically.
SMS Blast is separate from the texting in ConnectUC. Use ConnectUC for one-to-one conversations. Use SMS Blast when you want to reach many people at once, like an office closure, an event, or a seasonal offer.
Before you start
Dial Raven sets up SMS Blast for you. We register your business with the carriers (this is called 10DLC registration), connect your texting number, and send an invite to the account owner. Your number shows Pending until carriers approve it. You can import contacts while you wait.
Accept your invite
- Open the email titled You’re invited to Dial Raven SMS Blast.
- Click Accept invite. The link works once and expires after 24 hours.
- Choose a password with at least 10 characters, then click Save password.
You land on your dashboard. Next time, sign in at sms.dialraven.com with your email and password.
Tip: Forgot your password? Click Forgot password? on the sign-in page and we’ll email you a link to choose a new one.
Your dashboard
The dashboard shows:
- Messages used this month: texts sent so far against your plan’s monthly limit. A text longer than 160 characters counts as more than one message.
- Contacts: how many people you can text.
- Texting numbers: your number and whether it’s Active or still Pending.
- Recent blasts: your latest sends and their status.
What’s in the menu
| Page | What it’s for |
|---|---|
| Blasts | Write and send a blast, and see results for past ones |
| Inbox | Read and answer replies |
| Contacts | Import, edit and organize people into lists |
| Automations | A series of texts that goes out automatically after someone joins a list |
| Sign-ups | Keywords like “Text JOIN”, your sign-up page, and keyword auto-replies |
| Templates | Save messages you send often |
| Opt-outs | Everyone who asked not to be texted |
| Reports | Monthly numbers, why texts failed, and downloads |
| Settings | Your plan, your HELP reply, and your team |
Last updated October 27, 2026
Still need help?
Call (434) 697-2836, email support@dialraven.com, or start a remote session.