SMSCMD Send SMS via Windows Task Scheduler
The easiest way to send SMS automatically using Windows Task Scheduler.
SMSCMD is a lightweight command-line tool that allows Windows servers or PCs to send SMS alerts automatically.
- No installation required. Run directly from command line.
- Update message text or phone numbers easily by editing .txt files.
- No need to reopen Windows Task Scheduler after changes.
Create SMSCMD Task in Windows Task Scheduler
Press Win + R and type:
taskschd.msc
This will open the Windows Task Scheduler.
Step 1 Click "Create Basic Task"
Step 2 Enter Task Name and Description
Step 3 Select Trigger (Daily / Weekly / Monthly)
Step 4 Set the Schedule Time
Step 5 Choose "Start a Program"
Step 6 Configure smscmd.exe and arguments
Step 7 Confirm the Task Configuration
Step 8 Manage the Task
From Task Scheduler Library you can:
- Run the task
- Edit properties
- Delete the task
Sample Input Files (Used in Step 6)
Sample SMS message file text.txt
This is SMS text sent by SMSCMD using a text file input.
Maximum length: 155 characters.
Sample phone list file phone.txt
(Use "+" for international numbers)
9176091234,6102034321,6463391234,+5511970881234,
6469324321,+447849001234,3522841234,
+447527221234,7864731234