📩 How to Send a Test Text or Email

✨ When You Need This Guide

Use this guide if you want to:

Preview a text or email message before sending it to patients
Check formatting or links before launching a campaign
Test bulk messages by sending them to yourself first
Make sure your message sounds great and looks professional

These steps work whether you're testing a text template, email template, or bulk message inside Aloha.

✅ Send a Test Text Message 📱

If you're working on a text template, here's how to test it:

Type your message into the template editor.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen—look for the field that says "Send Test SMS."
Enter your mobile number where you'd like the test message sent.
Click “Save/Send Test SMS.”
You’ll get the message on your phone within seconds.

✅ Send a Test Email Message 📧

If you're building or editing an email template, follow these steps:

Write your email content as you normally would.
Enter your email address in the “Send Test Email” field.
Click “Save/Send Test Email.”
Check your inbox right after—your test should arrive quickly!

✅ Test a Bulk Message (Campaign or Saved Message) 📤

To test a bulk message, like a mass text or campaign blast:

Create a Saved Message first.
Send that saved message to your own phone or email address.
You can find full steps for creating a Saved Message HERE.

Tip: Saved messages are reusable and great for testing tone, formatting, or merge fields before sending to many patients.

🎉 You'll Know It Worked When:

You receive a text or email that matches the template you're working on.
Any merge fields (like name or date) appear correctly.
You’re confident everything looks perfect before sending to real patients.

💡 If Your Test Message Doesn’t Send

What You Might Notice	Why It Happens	What To Do
You clicked "Send Test" but didn’t receive anything	Phone number or email might be incorrect	Double-check the number/email you entered
The test message has missing fields	Merge tags weren’t filled in	Add placeholder values or test with a real contact
You don’t see the “Send Test” option	You may not have finished setting up the template	Save your draft, then look for the send test option again

💬 Need Help? We're Here!

Have questions or need a hand testing your messages?
Reach out to our friendly support team anytime:
📧 Support@reviewwave.com
📞 1-800-563-0469