> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.eskool.fr/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.eskool.fr/en/online-portal/sms/sms.connect.md).

# Connect SMS Service

Link your SMS credits to the eSkool desktop app.

* Buy credits online, then connect them to eSkool
* One-time setup—takes just a minute
* After this, you're ready to send

### Before You Start

Make sure eSkool is installed on your computer.

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### 1. Open the Connection Page

Go to <https://eskool.fr/portal/settings/open_desktop>.

![Connection page.](/files/7sLVrt3jM41Qg6FtvlZ1)

### 2. Connect

Click **Connect my account to eSkool**.

![Connect button.](/files/cyWgKhVxk8mUVgaDtt5o)

Your browser will prompt you to open eSkool.

### 3. Confirm

In eSkool, click to confirm the connection.

![Confirming connection.](/files/TahYWMf7OiqyZhJVeNDe)

### 4. Verify

Go to **Settings** > **Service Account** to see your SMS balance.

![Verifying connection.](/files/mX7j9Vw3FSjmlmkPkS9O)

You're ready to send! See [**Send SMS**](/en/online-portal/sms/sms.send.md).