--- title: Repeating Messages description: Set up messages to repeatedly go out to contacts based on a custom schedule. --- [Skip to content](https://help.textrequest.com/repeating-messages#main-content) [![favicon-256.png\]](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/favicon-256.png?width=30&height=30&name=favicon-256.png)](https://help.textrequest.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Back to textrequest.com](https://www.textrequest.com/) [Back to textrequest.com](https://www.textrequest.com/) Hi! How can we help you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Text Request Help Center](https://help.textrequest.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Messages](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en) 3. [Messaging Features](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#messaging-features) # Repeating Messages ## Automate recurring reminders, meeting notices, or regular announcements by setting messages to send on an automated cadence. ### **How Repeating Messages Work** A **Repeating Message** is an automated scheduling feature that delivers the same message multiple times on an ongoing cadence. You can set a message to repeat for an individual contact or broadcast dynamically to an entire group. | **Scheduling Rule** | **How It Works** | **What to Expect** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Time Zone Tracking** | Uses the local time zone of the computer or mobile device used to create or edit the schedule. | If a teammate in Florida schedules a text for 8:00 AM EST, a colleague in California viewing the schedule will see it listed as 5:00 AM PST. | | **Dynamic Group Syncing** | Group messages check your contact list right before each send and automatically update recipients. | If a contact is added or removed from a group between messages, the next message automatically adjusts without having to edit the schedule. | | **Usage Calculation** | Each recurring delivery counts toward your monthly text limit only when that specific message dispatches. | Repeating messages do not deduct from your message balance until each scheduled send time arrives. | | **Editing Flexibility** | You can update message copy, recipients, attachments, and future cadences at any point. | Changes apply to all upcoming dispatches in the series, but the original start date and time cannot be modified once the sequence has begun. |   **Note:** Repeating Messages follow the time zone of the **device used to create or most recently edit them**, unlike one-time scheduled messages, which follow your dashboard's fixed time zone.  ### **Schedule Configuration Options** When setting up your cadence, choose how frequently messages dispatch and when the series should conclude: | **Setting** | **Configuration** | **What It Does** | | --- | --- | --- | | **Every (Frequency)** | Day, Week, Month, or Year | Sets the recurring interval between sends (e.g., every 2 weeks on Monday and Wednesday, or every 4 days). | | **End (Duration)** | On a Date, After \[X\] Times, or Never | Determines when the automated schedule stops sending. Selecting **Never** keeps the series active until manually canceled. |   ### **Creating an Individual Repeating Message** Set up a recurring 1-on-1 text to an individual contact. ![Repeating Message](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center/Repeating%20Message.gif?width=407&height=417&name=Repeating%20Message.gif) 📍**Path:** **Compose Message** OR **Messages** \> **Conversations** \> **Select Conversation Thread** **1.** Click **Compose Message** or open an existing conversation thread. **2.** Select the recipient and write your text message. **3.** Click the **Clock** icon. **4.** Set the date and time for the first message to send. **5.** Toggle **Repeat** to enabled. **6.** Select your frequency in the **Every** field and set your cutoff in the **End** field. **7.** Click **Set Schedule**. **8.** Click **Schedule** to activate your recurring message **Tip:** Need to send a sequence of *different* messages tied to a specific milestone date (such as appointment reminders 1 week before and follow-ups 1 day after)? Use our [Creating a Sequence guide](https://help.textrequest.com/creating-a-sequence?hsLang=en) instead of a repeating message.   ### **Creating a Repeating Group Message** Broadcast recurring updates to multiple contacts or pre-saved groups. 📍**Path:** **Messages** \> **Group Messages** \> **New Group Message** **1.** Click **New Group Message**. **2.** Select your target contacts or groups, then click **Next**. **3.** Write your message in the message field. **4.** Click the **Clock** icon. **5.** Select the date and time for the initial message. **6.** Toggle **Repeat** to enabled. **7.** Set your **Every** and **End** schedule rules, then click **Set Schedule**. **8.** Click **Next** to run your text through the Spam Scanner. **9.** Review scanner results, click **Continue**, and then click **Schedule.** **Note:** Repeating Group Messages utilize **dynamic groups**. Any contacts added to or removed from your saved group in **Contacts** will automatically be included or excluded from future scheduled sends without needing to adjust the message    ### Example Repeating Message Schedules If you're not sure where to get started, or want some quick and easy examples, see below: - Every 2 weeks on Mon and Wed. ![](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2025-12-24-56-2119-PM.png?width=389&height=148&name=image-png-Aug-26-2025-12-24-56-2119-PM.png) - Contacts would receive your message twice every two weeks. Once on Monday and again on Wednesday. - Every 6 months on the 2nd Friday of the month.  ![](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2025-12-26-18-7723-PM.png?width=389&height=110&name=image-png-Aug-26-2025-12-26-18-7723-PM.png) - Contacts would receive your message twice a year on the 2nd Friday of the month. For example, Jan 10, 2025 and June 13, 2025. - Every 4 days.  ![](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-26-2025-12-26-56-0235-PM.png?width=395&height=79&name=image-png-Aug-26-2025-12-26-56-0235-PM.png) - Contacts would receive your message once every four days at the same time as your initial start time.   ### **Managing Repeating Messages** Review, modify, or stop an active recurring schedule at any time. 📍**Path:** **Messages** \> **Conversations** OR **Group Messages** \> **View Scheduled Messages** #### **Editing a Repeating Message** **1.** Click **View Scheduled Messages**. **2.** Locate the repeating message in the list. **3.** Click the **Pencil** icon (**Edit**). **4.** Update the recipient, message body, attachments, or schedule rules. **5.** Click **Save.**   #### **Canceling a Repeating Message** **1.** Click **View Scheduled Messages**. **2.** Locate the repeating message in the list. **3.** Click the **Trash Can** icon (**Cancel**). **4.** Click **Yes, Cancel** to permanently stop future sends. **Tip:** You can also cancel an individual repeating message directly inside an open conversation by clicking the red **Repeating Message** icon on the message bubble. ![Cancel Repeating Message Conversation](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center/Cancel%20Repeating%20Message%20Conversation.png?width=509&height=116&name=Cancel%20Repeating%20Message%20Conversation.png) - [Basics](https://help.textrequest.com/basics?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Account Essentials](https://help.textrequest.com/basics?hsLang=en#account-essentials) - [Profile Settings & Preferences](https://help.textrequest.com/basics?hsLang=en#profile-settings-preferences) - [Messages](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Conversations](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#conversations) - [Messaging Features](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#messaging-features) - [Group Messages](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#group-messages) - [Sequences](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#sequences) - [Peer to Peer](https://help.textrequest.com/messages?hsLang=en#peer-to-peer) - [Contacts](https://help.textrequest.com/contacts?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Individual Contacts](https://help.textrequest.com/contacts?hsLang=en#individual-contacts) - [Groups](https://help.textrequest.com/contacts?hsLang=en#groups) - [Managing Contacts](https://help.textrequest.com/contacts?hsLang=en#managing-contacts) - [Payments](https://help.textrequest.com/payments?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://help.textrequest.com/settings?hsLang=en) - [Reports](https://help.textrequest.com/reports?hsLang=en) - [Integrations](https://help.textrequest.com/integrations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Text Request Extras](https://help.textrequest.com/integrations?hsLang=en#text-request-extras) - [Third-Party Integrations](https://help.textrequest.com/integrations?hsLang=en#third-party-integrations) - [Mobile App](https://help.textrequest.com/integrations?hsLang=en#mobile-app) - [Users](https://help.textrequest.com/users?hsLang=en) - [Dashboards](https://help.textrequest.com/dashboards?hsLang=en) - [Account](https://help.textrequest.com/account?hsLang=en#main-content) - [10DLC Registration](https://help.textrequest.com/account?hsLang=en#10dlc-registration) - [Reviews](https://help.textrequest.com/reviews?hsLang=en) [![TR Esendex Footer](https://help.textrequest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center/TR%20Esendex%20Footer.png?width=225&height=45&name=TR%20Esendex%20Footer.png "TR Esendex Footer")](https://www.textrequest.com) Copyright © 2026, Text Request