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title: "What is causing incoming SMS messages to not come through to one of the tracking numbers?"
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updated: 2026-10-16T01:59:13Z
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# What is causing incoming SMS messages to not come through to one of the tracking numbers?

## Problem

Incoming SMS messages are not coming through to one of the numbers listed in **Settings > Phones**.

## Solution

Check if the number allows incoming SMS messages. If not, enable this option.

### Check your phone settings

1. Go to the top toolbar and click **Settings** ![A simple icon representing a settings gear. ](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T00%3A04%3A20Z&se=2026-11-02T01%3A04%3A20Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2IyN0arWJVTFbuAjIBa5jSIDQKYgiUwR3BUvGrvJLFE%3D) .
2. Select **Phones > Phone Numbers**.
3. In the *Phone Number* column, look for your specific number and click **Edit** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-edit.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T00%3A04%3A20Z&se=2026-11-02T01%3A04%3A20Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2IyN0arWJVTFbuAjIBa5jSIDQKYgiUwR3BUvGrvJLFE%3D) .
4. In the *Allow Incoming SMS?* section, select **Yes**.

Targeted text message campaigns sent to customer segments through Marketing Pro.

**What it does:** Reaches customers on the highest-open-rate channel (SMS) with time-sensitive promotions, reminders, and service offers.

**Also called:** Text marketing, SMS marketing

**Tags:** Marketing Pro

[See the full glossary →](https://help.servicetitan.com/docs/glossary-overview)

**a.k.a.** Text Campaigns