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Handoff SMS opt-in

This public page documents how Handoff users opt in to receive SMS messages from their AI workspace assistant. The opt-in experience itself happens inside the authenticated Handoff web app.

Messaging program

Handoff sends recurring SMS messages about your AI workspace assistant, including replies, reminders, task updates, and workspace notifications. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Messages may include links to Handoff workspaces, items, terms, or related resources. Reply HELP for help and STOP to opt out.

Opt-in workflow

1

Sign in

A user signs in to Handoff at handoff.computer and opens the text channel settings for their default agent.

2

Enter phone number

The user enters their mobile phone number in the authenticated Handoff web app.

3

Give active consent

The user checks an unchecked consent box with the SMS disclosure shown below.

4

Enable texting

The user clicks Enable texting or Connect. Handoff then shows the Handoff texting number and the user's connected phone number.

Opt-in evidence

1
Default state

The text channel starts disconnected and asks the user to enter their phone number.

Handoff Text Channel settings showing no connected phone and a Connect action.
2
Phone entered

After the user enters a mobile number, the Connect action is available.

Handoff Text Channel settings showing a phone number entered before consent.
3
Consent required

Before texting is enabled, Handoff shows the SMS disclosure with an unchecked consent box.

Handoff SMS consent modal showing an unchecked checkbox and SMS disclosure language.
4
Connected state

After consent, Handoff shows the agent number, the user's phone number, and controls to change, pause, or stop texting.

Handoff Text Channel settings showing texting enabled with Change, Pause, and Stop controls.

Consent language

Unchecked checkbox shown before texting is enabled
I agree to receive recurring SMS messages from Handoff about my AI workspace assistant, including replies, reminders, task updates, and workspace notifications. Messages may include links. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help and STOP to opt out. See Terms and Privacy Policy.

User controls

Users can click Stop or pause the text channel in Handoff.
Users can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messages.
Users can reply START or reconnect in Handoff to enable texting again.
Users can reply HELP for help and support information.

Sample messages

Handoff: Texting is enabled for your AI workspace assistant. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to opt out. SMS terms: https://handoff.computer/sms
Handoff: Reminder: call Will before 1 PM today.
Handoff: I found three relevant notes and added a summary to your project space: https://handoff.computer/workspace

Privacy and terms

Mobile number protection

Handoff does not sell mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in data, or SMS consent records, and does not share them with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

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