Ayo! SMS command reference

Ayo! is the SMS platform you run from your text thread. Every command below is sent as a plain text message to your Ayo! number. No app, no login, no dashboard required. If you can text, you can broadcast.

SEND

Send a broadcast to all active contacts in a list.

Syntax

SEND [list name] | [message]

Pro tip

Use the pipe character (|) to separate the list name from your message.

Example

SEND VIP List | Flash sale, 30% off today!
Sending to 342 contacts... Done. 342 sent, 340 delivered.

ADD

Add a single contact to a list by text. Phone is required, name is optional.

Syntax

ADD [list name] | [phone] [first] [last]

Pro tip

You can also text a contact card (vCard) to add contacts. Just share a contact from your phone.

Example

ADD VIP List | 5551234567 Jane Doe
Added Jane Doe (5551234567) to VIP List.

CREATE

Create a new contact list without leaving your text thread.

Syntax

CREATE [list name]

Pro tip

List names are case-insensitive when used with SEND and ADD.

Example

CREATE Holiday Promo
List "Holiday Promo" created. Add contacts with ADD or text a contact card.

LISTS

View all your contact lists and their contact counts.

Syntax

LISTS

Pro tip

List names are case-insensitive when used with SEND.

Example

LISTS
Your lists: VIP Customers (342) Flash Sales (1,205) Newsletter (890)

STATS

View delivery stats for a specific broadcast. Omit the name to see your most recent.

Syntax

STATS [broadcast name]

Pro tip

Partial name matches work. "Flash" will find "Flash sale announcement".

Example

STATS Flash sale
Flash sale Status: Sent Sent: 342 Delivered: 340 Failed: 2

STATUS

View your current plan details and usage.

Syntax

STATUS

Pro tip

Check STATUS before a big send to make sure you have sends remaining.

Example

STATUS
Plan: ACTIVE Contacts: 500 Sends: 3/10

CONTACT CARD

Share a contact from your phone's address book to add them to your list. Ayo! reads the vCard and imports the name, phone, and email automatically.

Syntax

Text a contact card from your phone

Pro tip

Include a list name in your message when sharing the card to import to a specific list. Otherwise it goes to your first list.

Example

[Contact Card: Jane Doe]
Added 1 contact to My Contacts.

STOP

Unsubscribe from all SMS broadcasts. Also works: UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, QUIT.

Syntax

STOP

Pro tip

This is a carrier-required command and works for any phone number in any list.

Example

STOP
You have been unsubscribed. Reply START to resubscribe.

START

Re-subscribe to SMS broadcasts after opting out. Also works: UNSTOP.

Syntax

START

Pro tip

Contacts who START will be active again across all lists.

Example

START
You have been resubscribed. Reply STOP to unsubscribe.

HELP

Get a quick list of available commands.

Syntax

HELP

Pro tip

Text HELP anytime you forget a command.

Example

HELP
Ayo! Commands: SEND, ADD, CREATE, LISTS, STATS, STATUS, STOP, START. Text a contact card to import!

Start free with 10 contacts and 1 send per month, no credit card required.