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.

Overview

`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`

Notes

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.

SMS