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# Text Automations

This page talks about how to setup Text automations and best practices

Turn on an existing Text automation or create a new one from the Texts tab.

Text automations send texts when something happens, such as a new subscriber or a set time before an event. 

## How to set up a Text automation

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Go to the [Texts](https://manager.cymbal.co/text) tab.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Open the **Automations** section.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select an automation in the list, or select **Create new** and choose a trigger.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the editor, change the text, add images, filter by list, and add targeting.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
When you're done editing, send yourself a **Test** message to preview the content.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Turn on** in the top right.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Your automation is now live.

### Recommended SMS Automation

If a **High Intent** automation is already in your list, you can edit and turn it on. Otherwise you should setup a **High Intent** automation.\
\
You won't find a **High Intent** option in the create dialog. To build the same kind of reminder, create a **Before an event starts** automation that targets people interested in the event and excludes ticket buyers. See [High Intent email automation](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/email/email-automations/high-intent-email-automation) for the same pattern in email.

## Related

* [Text Keyword Automations](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/sms/sms-automations/sms-keyword-automations)
* [Welcome Text](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/sms/sms-best-practices/welcome-sms)
* [High Intent email automation](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/email/email-automations/high-intent-email-automation)
* [Cancel an Automation Send](https://docs.cymbal.co/help/sms/troubleshooting/cancel-an-automation-send)