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SMS Address

This page lets you enable delivery of alerts via SMS (Short Message Service) on your mobile device. Once you set up an SMS Address, you can select it as your default destination for alert notifications.

Who can access the SMS Address screen?

You can access this screen if you are a(n):

• Individual, Joint, Trust or IRA Account User
• Small Business Account User
• Friends and Family Group Master or Client
• Advisor Master
• Advisor Client
• Proprietary Trading Group Master User
• Proprietary Trading Group Sub Account User
• Broker Master User (master account only)
• Broker Fully Disclosed Client
• Investment Manager Master User
• Fund

To configure your SMS address

1. Click Settings > User Settings.
2. In the Communication panel, click the Configure (gear) icon for SMS Address.
   

   

   The SMS Alerts screen opens.

   

3. Your SMS address is the email address associated with your cell phone and is determined using your mobile phone number and mobile service provider.
   For example, if your mobile phone number is 555-123-4567 and your mobile service provider is AT&T, your SMS address would be 5551234567@txt.att.net. For non-US residents, the address must begin with your country code.

   Enter and re-enter your SMS address in the fields provided, and then CONTINUE.

4. We send a confirmation number to the SMS address you entered. This will appear as a text message on that mobile device. Enter the Confirmation Number in the field provided, and then click CONTINUE.
5. Click Ok.