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title: "Sending a Message in the Messages Module"
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> Macro (toc)

You can send voice or text messages to parties or objects. The application itself can be configured to automatically send messages as alarm acknowledgements, or for various other purposes.  
**Step 1**  
In the Messages module click **New Message** to open the Create Messages window.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ You can also send messages from the [Parties](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/UMNC/pages/1979416655) or the [Objects](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMNC/pages/2000979029) modules.

**Step 2**  
Enter the following details:

| **Property** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| To | Select the message recipient. This can be a party or an object. |
| Expires | (Optional) Set a date when the message will expire and be removed from the recipient's inbox. If you don't set an expiry date, the message will never expire.<br>For example, if you are sending a message to announce an event (such as a water restriction period) set the message to expire when the event is finished. |
| Type | Select Text, Voice, or SMS (you can select more than one option).<br>You must have IVR installed to use the voice mail features. |
| Contact Number | If you select Voice, your contact number will appear in the Contact Number field. Enter a different number if you wish. The application will call you on this number to record your voice message. |
| Record/Autogenerate | These options apply to voice messages.<br>- Choose **Record** to record a message using your phone,
- Choose **Auto Generate** to generate a voice message from the message text.<br>You must have Text to Voice enabled to use the auto generate feature. |

**Step 3**

Enter the message text and click **Send** to send the message.

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