Comms Hub: Are there any character / file attachment limits when sending messages?

The following table lists limitations associated with sending text messages (SMS), App Messages and Emails to pupils, staff or other contacts in the JoinUp platform:

Message type Character Limits Attachment Types / Limits
Text Message (SMS) No limit*. N/A.
App Message No limit. Attach PDF, PNG, JPG, or GIF files, up to 10MB.
Email No limit. Attach PDF, PNG, JPG, or GIF files. You can upload up to 10 files. The total maximum size for all files together is 6MB per message (not per file).

* Whilst there are no character size limits for each text sent, a single SMS message is limited to 140 characters (1 credit per user sent to). If your message exceeds this length, it incurs a higher charge, for example, up to 280 characters will cost double (2 credits per user sent to), while 420 characters will triple the cost (3 credits per user sent to).

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