How to Receive Text Messages when a New Tumblr Blog Post Is Published (via Gmail Forwarding)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go on Tumblr and log in.

   The log in button is at the top right beside sign up.
   
   Enter your email address in the "Email" section and your password in the "Password" section.
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   Step 2: Go in your settings.

   It is under the person silhouette icon on the top right of the page beside the Pencil button. , Check for the drag-over button to be blue beside the "Email me about trending topics..." Make sure the right corner has the text "All notifications and all email" if you'd like to get as many text updates as possible.
   
   You can edit those preferences by pressing the pencil button beside the text. , I.e. "SMS gateway domain rogers"
   
    "SMS gateway domain virgin".
   
   Here are listed some domains.
   
   Write down the domain name on a paper or in an electronic device for future reference.
   
   AT & T
   - txt.att.net Cricket
   - mms.cricketwireless.net Sprint
   - messaging.sprintpcs.com T-Mobile
   - tmomail.net U.S.
   
   Cellular
   - email.uscc.net Verizon Mobile
   - vtext.com Virgin Mobile
   - vmobl.com Rogers
   - pcs.rogers.com , Log in by putting your email in the email section and your password in your password section. , Click the gear icon on the right corner.
   
   Click "Settings" in the dropdown menu. , Click on the "Add a forwarding address" button in the first row. , I.e. [email protected].
   
   Press "Next". , There might be the need to subscribe in order to be able to see these texts.
   
   Check with your provider to see if there will be any extra fees with email to SMS subscription.
   
   The text will have a verification code attached.
   
   Write it down for future reference. , Press verify. , Press  "Create new Filter" on the bottom. , Press "create filter with this search" on the bottom right. , You are now all set to get deeper in the addiction of tumblr.
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   Step 3: Click on the notifications tab on the left.

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   Step 4: Go on google and search "SMS gateway domain" plus the name of your plan provider.

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   Step 5: Go to Gmail.

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   Step 6: Go to your settings.

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   Step 7: Click the blue link on the header named "Forwarding and POP/IMAP".

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   Step 8: In the input box

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   Step 9: enter the nine digits of your cellular number followed by the @ symbol and your provider domain.

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    Step 10: Open the text sent by an unknown number.

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    Step 11: Enter the verification code in the input box under the "Add a forwarding address" button.

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    Step 12: Click on the "Filters" tab one left to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.

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    Step 13: Fill in the "From" box with "[email protected]".

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    Step 14: Press the "Forward it to:" radio button and select from the dropdown your phone number along with your provider's domain and press "create filter".

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