## What is the Message shortener?
The Message shortener allows you to send text longer than the normal 160 characters in one SMS message using the [Business page](https://www.bulkgate.com/en/helpdesk/tools/business-page-overview/) of your choice.

## How to shorten a message using Message shortener?
To send a long message text in one SMS message:
1. Go to the second step of the SMS campaign
2. Paste or type the long text of your message into the message editor window.
3. Click on the middle right under the `Message shortener` heading to enable the `Shorten long message to 1 SMS` switch.
4. Click in the `Business page` box, and select the Business page where you want your message to appear
5. To create a new Business Page, click on the `New Page` button.
6. To preview your Business page with the message text, click on the `Preview` button.
7. Check the box `Enable reply form` if you wish to receive a reply to your message
   
Proceed as for creating a campaign

## How will your SMS appear on a mobile device?
Your message will display the beginning of your message text, followed by a shortened link leading to the Business page of your choice. When you click this link, the Business page will display the full text of your message.

![Message shortener 1](helpdesk:message-shortener/zkracovac_en1)

![Message shortener 2](helpdesk:message-shortener/zkracovac_en2)