Unable to Send SMS in 8x8 Work for Desktop

Updated: 04/10/2024

Symptom

When attempting to send SMS through 8x8 Work for Desktop, you receive an error message that reads, "Failed to send SMS."

Applies To

  • 8x8 Work for Desktop
  • SMS

Resolution

Make sure the SMS contents does not have quotation marks (").

Cause

Quotation marks will automatically prevent the SMS message from sending out.