How to Get a Text Message When I Get an Email from a Certain Person (Outlook)

Introduction

If you use Outlook as your email client and want to receive instant text message notifications when you receive an email from a specific person, you can configure this feature using Outlook's rules. In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to set it up.

1. Create a Rule in Outlook

Open Outlook and navigate to the "File" tab. Select "Manage Rules & Alerts" and click on "New Rule" to create a new rule for incoming messages.

2. Specify the Condition

In the rule wizard, choose "Apply rule on messages I receive" and click "Next." Define the condition by selecting "from people or public group" and specifying the email address or other criteria for the desired sender. Click "Next" to continue.

3. Define the Action

Select the action "display a specific message in the New Item Alert window." Compose a custom message indicating that you have received an email from the specified sender. Click "Finish" to complete the rule creation process.

4. Set Up Mobile Notifications

To receive text message notifications, ensure that your Outlook account is synced with your mobile device. Enable email notifications on your device, and configure the necessary settings to receive text message notifications for incoming emails.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can receive text message notifications for emails from specific senders in Outlook. Stay informed and receive important emails on the go. For enhancing your email deliverability and obtaining better responses from outbound emails, try our free email deliverability tool at https://www.getartra.com/improveReputationScore.