Frequently Asked Questions
What is FastForwardSMS?
FastForwardSMS allows you get urgent email in the form of SMS or IM on your mobile delivered via Skype
.
How to install FastForwardSMS
To install FastForwardSMS, download the installer and follow the installation wizard instruction:
*For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 2008 please change the compatibility mode of the installer to windows Xp
For compatibility mode click here
How to configure/use FastForwardSMS
To configure FastForwardSMS,1st step is to download and install FastForwardSMS. Please follow the video for more details on how to configure
On which version of windows can I use FastForwardSMS
You can use
The installer may require you to turn on the compatibility mode of the
FastForwardSMS on Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 Windows 7.
The installer may require you to turn on the compatibility mode of the
FastForwardSMS installer to Windows XP mode when using Windows Vista, Windows 2008 Windows 7.
What is Skype
Skype is an instant messenger system that allows applications such as ours to send message to cellular phones via SMS - among it's many features. Download it at www.skype.com
Which versions of Skype are supported
FastForwardSMS has been tested on Skype 3.8 Skype 4.0. Higher versions should work as well.Does FastForwardSMS send SMS messages for free
No, you may need to purchase credits from skype. Please check the charges at www.skype.com
Does FastForwardSMS send IM messages for free
Yes,
FastForwardSMS uses Skype Instant messenger to send message. If you are using skype on your mobile charges may be applicable for receiving messages. Please check charges with your service provider and skype.Will FastForwardSMS Basic version stops after 30 days.
No, you can use
FastForwardSMS Basic version for unlimited days.How to configure FastForwardSMS Accounts
Open the main interface of
FastForwardSMS by double clicking the Green Phone Icon from your system bar. Click on "Settings". Select the account you want to modify, change the values and click on Apply Changes.How to create new FastForwardSMS Accounts
Open the main interface of
FastForwardSMS by double clicking the Green Phone Icon from your system bar. Click on "Settings". Enter new account name, click enter, confirm the account creation, provide and required field values like POP3 server, email, password, cell number etc and click on Apply Changes to save the FastForwardSMS Account.How to Delete FastForwardSMS Accounts
Open the main interface of
FastForwardSMS by double clicking the Green Phone Icon from your system bar. Click on "Settings". Select the account you wish to delete, click on "Delete Account" confirm your account of deletion.How do I forward email contain to multiple cell number
You can provide multiple cell number with comma separated format ( Available in
e.g +1234567890,+9876543210,+1122334455
FastForwardSMS Pro)
e.g +1234567890,+9876543210,+1122334455
How do I change SMS format
You can enter the format of the SMS
Following are the keywords
<Sender> - Sender's email address
<Subject> - Subject of the email
<Body> - Contents of the email
E.g <Sender> has send an email <Body> SMS/IM can contain max of 160 character.
Following are the keywords
<Sender> - Sender's email address
<Subject> - Subject of the email
<Body> - Contents of the email
E.g Hi Jon, <Sender> has send an email <Subject>
E.g <Sender> has send an email <Body> SMS/IM can contain max of 160 character.
FastForwardSMS will trim the message contain if exceeds 160 characters
How do it change auto checking duration
Goto Setting form, Select the account , change the "Check every Minutes Seconds" to the desired value and Click on Apply Changes to save the modified values.
How do I disable auto checking
Setting form, Select the account , change the "Check every Minutes Seconds" to 0 Minutes and 0 seconds. Auto check will ignore this account. To process email forwarding you may need to click Run Now to process.
How do I disable deactivate account
Setting form, Select the account , check "Deactivate account" and Click on Apply Changes to save the modified values. Auto Check and Run Now will ignore this account for email forwarding.
How do I forward email contain to multiple IM contact
No,
FastForwardSMS does not support multiple IM contact.Would FastForwardSMS work without Skype installed
No, you cannot use
FastForwardSMS without Skype installed.Does FastForwardSMS support IMAP
No,
FastForwardSMS only support POP3How to auto run FastForwardSMS on windows start.
If you want the program to run always when you start the machine, drag the program shortcut from the programs menu to the Startup folder.
How to configure FastForwardSMS for Vista/Windows 7/Windows 2003
Goto Program install location, Please find Fast Forward SMS.exe
For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 2008 please change the compatibility mode of the
For compatibility mode click here
For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 2008 please change the compatibility mode of the
FastForwardSMS to windows Xp
For compatibility mode click here
Can I use FastForwardSMS for commercial purposes
Only the Pro version, the Basic version is for personal use only, please help support our efforts.
Where can I view the complete log
You can use the complete log of email check and forwarding details at Program install location, Please find
FastForwardSMS.Log. This is a Tab Separated File, you can import it to Excel or CSV supported software for easy view.
Where can I view the error log file
You can use the complete error log you can send it
FastForwardSMS .com for resolving issues, the file is located at Program install location, Please find FastForwardSMSErrorLog.Log. This is a Tab Separated File, you can import it to Excel or CSV supported software for easy view.
Where are account information stored
You can find account information at Program install location, Please find ServerInfo.ini. Please note few values would be encrypted.
Changing any values to this file is not recommended.
How do I uninstall FastForwardSMS
Click on start menu, Go to Programs, Go to
FastForwardSMS, click on Uninstall FastForwardSMS and please follow the instruction at Uninstaller How do I purchase FastForwardSMS Pro.
Open the main interface of
FastForwardSMS by double clicking the Green Phone Icon from your system bar.
Click on "About". At the About form, click on Register.
FastForwardSMS.com, Click on Buy Now. Provide the Finger Print from you FastForwardSMS Register form to the buy now section of FastForwardSMS.com,fill up rest of the details and payment process.
After we receive payment, you would receive email with complete information with unlock key.
Unlock key is valid for 1 year from the date of registration.
How many days I can use FastForwardSMS Pro after the purchase
you can use
FastForwardSMS Pro for 1 year from the date of registration. After 1 year you would have to purchase FastForwardSMS Pro for next 1 year.