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

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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

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On which version of windows can I use FastForwardSMS

You can use 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 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 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 POP3

How 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 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.

Visit 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.