Windows 10: Your Phone App - Text Message - Entering multi Phone numbers via copy list of phone numbers...

Discus and support Your Phone App - Text Message - Entering multi Phone numbers via copy list of phone numbers... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi Everyone, I am a committee member at a tennis club. I often need to send single texts to multiple people. I currently have a spreadsheet with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RodBanks_525, Oct 31, 2020.

  1. Your Phone App - Text Message - Entering multi Phone numbers via copy list of phone numbers...


    Hi Everyone,

    I am a committee member at a tennis club.

    I often need to send single texts to multiple people. I currently have a spreadsheet with peoples names. If I send an email I can just simply copy and past email addresses into the "To" field in an email message composer - simple and quick. If I wish to do the same for a text message, I need to copy and paste the numbers in one by one. Seems like the program can only register one phone number at time. I have read you can use a create a distribution list in outlook or gmail, however would be more convenient to just to be able to group select and paste as I am constantly changing people with every communication I make.

    :)
     
    RodBanks_525, Oct 31, 2020
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  2. NavyLCDR Win User

    Microsoft account and phone number linked

    Microsoft sends a text to the phone number with a code that you then have to enter to recover your password. They have to be able to receive the actual text message, not just have the phone number.
     
    NavyLCDR, Oct 31, 2020
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  3. twilyth Win User
    Blocking Cell Phone Numbers

    Here's one way to get around the problem. It's kludgy but it should work.

    Get a VOIP based phone service or a magic jack. For 24/7 access, you're better off with VOIP that uses an ethernet adapter, but that's up to the user.

    The important point is to find one that lets you create your own "black list" of callers. Usually they will have both black and white list options and these are usually a subcategory under the "do not disturb" or similar feature.

    The provider will usually let you create a second number for $5-10 per month. You'll use this for your cell phone number. If it is ever compromised, you can change it easily without affecting the base number.

    Forward the second number to your cell phone and give everyone that one as your "cell phone" number. There will be a delay of a few seconds as calls get routed, but who cares. It's not like any of us is on Obama's speed dial right?

    Now when you get assholes calling you, just add them to the black list.

    You can also block calls w/o caller id this way if your cell phone co. doesn't already do that for you.
     
    twilyth, Oct 31, 2020
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  4. Kari Win User

    Your Phone App - Text Message - Entering multi Phone numbers via copy list of phone numbers...

    Microsoft account and phone number linked

    Microsoft account password recovery requires two verification codes being sent using two different verification methods. Each Microsoft account has at least two verification methods, the phone number and additional email address which are asked and required when you set up a new Microsoft account with a new hotmail.com or outlook.com email or using a third party email.

    When the thief who got your phone tries to recover your password, all your verification methods / security info phone numbers and email addresses will be listed for him to select one. OK, the thief naturally selects your phone number, gets the code sent as a text message, and enters it.

    But, clicking Next after entering the code he needs to select another security info contact (phone / email) from the list to receive second verification code.

    Password recovery is not possible with just your phone, the system is clever enough to make it impossible by requiring two codes being sent to two different phones and / or emails.

    You can add as many phone numbers and email address as you wish as security info contacts at https://account.live.com/proofs/mana...&refp=security. I wholeheartedly recommend that you add at least another security email address; if you only have one phone number and one email added, those which were required when you set up the Microsoft account, and that thief got your phone, the recovery would be as impossible to you as it is to him, you both having access to just one of required two verification methods.
     
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