# SMS Messaging Send text messages to parents and students directly from eSkool. * Get the word out fast when something urgent happens * Texts land right in parents' pockets—much faster than email * Great for schedule changes, closures, or reminders ## What You Can Do * [**Send SMS**](/en/online-portal/sms/sms.send.md) – Compose and send messages to individuals, classes, or groups * [**Buy SMS Credits**](/en/online-portal/sms/sms.buy.md) – Purchase message credits * [**Connect SMS Service**](/en/online-portal/sms/sms.connect.md) – Link your SMS credits to eSkool * [**SMS FAQ**](/en/online-portal/sms/sms.faq.md) – Common questions about SMS delivery and billing --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.eskool.fr/en/online-portal/sms.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.