SMS

SMS is the private messaging system in CIT. It is used to send direct messages to other players whether they are online or offline.

SMS commands

Command	Use	Notes
`/sms [player name] [message]`	Sends a private message.	If the player is offline, they get it when they log in.
`/re [message]`	Replies to the current SMS target.	Quick SMS in CITPhone can also use this flow.
`/offsms <account> <text>`	Sends an offline message.	Offline SMS messages appear in `/notifications` when the player logs in.
`/busy <reason>`	Shows a busy text bar.	Players who SMS you can see the reason.
`/smsmute <player> <reason>`	Shows the SMS mute reason to that player.	Muted players can SMS friends unless it is a full mute.

SMS settings

SMS settings include group, squad, and alliance SMS controls, AFK bell notifications when Show in Chatbox is enabled, reply access after SMS is disabled, and full SMS disable.

SMS notes

SMS is used for:

sending private messages to a player
replying to the last private message
sending quick private messages through CITPhone
receiving offline messages after logging in

If the target player is online:

they see the message right away

If the target player is offline:

they receive it when they log in

How to send an SMS

To send a private message, use:

/sms [player name] [message]

This sends a direct private message to the selected player.

How to reply

To reply to the last SMS conversation, use:

/re [message]

This is the reply command for private messages.

Online and offline SMS

SMS works for both online and offline players.

Online player

If the player is online:

they receive the message immediately

Offline player

If the player is offline:

the message is stored
they receive it when they log in

Offline SMS messages appear in:

/notifications

Quick SMS

CITPhone includes a quick way to use SMS.

To send a quick private message:

open CITPhone
open the Quick SMS app

You can also use:

/re [message]

for a quick reply

SMS in CIT Messenger

CIT Messenger also works with private messaging.

To open it:

press F10
or use /messenger

From there, you can:

chat with players
set a contact as your default /re target

Default reply target

You can set a default reply target in CIT Messenger.

To do that:

open CIT Messenger
select the contact
use Set this contact as default /re

This changes who /re replies to by default.

SMS chat tab

The J chat interface includes an:

SMS tab

If you are missing SMS chat messages:

press J
open the SMS tab
make sure Show in chatbox is enabled

SMS alerts

SMS alerts can be managed in the settings.

To manage them:

open /settings
go to SMS & Friends

This section controls:

SMS alerts
friend login notifications
friend logout notifications

Commands

Command or key	Use
`/sms [player name] [message]`	Send a private message to a player
`/re [message]`	Reply to the current or last private SMS conversation
`/notifications`	View offline SMS messages after logging in
`/messenger`	Open `CIT Messenger`
`F10`	Open `CIT Messenger`

SMS details

SMS is the direct private messaging system in CIT.
Offline messages are delivered when the target player logs in.
Quick SMS in CITPhone is one of the supported private messaging paths.
CIT Messenger can set your default /re target.

Related notes

Players can SMS only 4 players outside friends, group, alliance, and squad mates per 5 minutes.

SMS