Instructions for the IU-Notify Text Messaging service

Note: If you do not subscribe to a text messaging package, standard text messaging rates may apply.

Text messaging is likely the fastest way for Indiana University to reach you in a potential emergency; see About emergency notifications at Indiana University. IU strongly encourages you to log into IU-Notify and sign up to receive text messages. See For IU emergency notifications, how do I update my contact information?

Note: If you lose the original text message or did not receive a confirmation, send a text message with the word Subscribe to number 23177 or 63079. The system will send you a new confirmation text message with reply instructions.

Everyone who opts to receive text messages will receive a confirmation message within 24 hours. The confirmation message will have the carrier code 23177 or 63079 in the "From:" box and will read:

IU NOTIFY: You are now confirmed to receive alerts from us. More info text reply "HELP" or "STOP IU" to opt-out.

When you receive this message, the sign-up process is complete and you are set up to receive critical notifications via text message from IU. If you receive the confirmation message above and you did not intend to sign up for text messaging, simply follow the instructions in the confirmation message to opt out of the service.

Note: Alerts normally come from either of the carrier codes displayed above. However, if delivery of the SMS text message has problems, you might receive your text message from  sms@blackboard.com  instead of the carrier codes.

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