# NEW: Send a text message to the candidate

You can send a text message to the candidate by clicking the respective button at the top of the Candidate view, as shown below:

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You need to fill the following information:

* **Country**: Select the country of the recipient's mobile number.
* **Mobile number**: Enter the mobile number of the recipient, without the international code.
* **Text message**: Enter the message text, up to 160 characters.

Click on the **Send** button to send the message, which will immediately appear in the candidate's [timeline](/manage-candidates/candidate-view.md#activity-timeline).

> Candidates cannot reply to these SMS messages because they are sent from a no-reply number.

{% hint style="info" %}
Text messages are subject to separate charge from Worklife Recruit. You have 10 free messages when you create a trial account. Click on the **Buy** button at the top navigation bar to buy more safely using your credit/debit card, within the application.
{% endhint %}


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