Online text for the friend you’ve never met in person

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Hey! This message comes from a secret sender. Try it out!

We only allow positive and reasonable messages with a valid reason to send. No spam.

Three quick steps

From username to phone screen

You know their jokes, their handle and their time zone, just not their face. Here is how an online text carries a thank-you from your keyboard to their pocket.

  1. 1

    Write it at your desk

    Type your message and keep an eye on the character counter so nothing gets cut off. Name the specific thing they did, like the bug they helped you fix.

  2. 2

    Pick a country and a sender name

    For a number outside the US, choose its country flag. Then select a sender name from the list. Your own phone number stays out of sight.

  3. 3

    Preview, then choose your speed

    Read the preview once more. Free sends wait in a queue of about 10 minutes, while paying $2 sends instantly, useful when their evening is almost over across the ocean.

Writing it well

Make the thanks land

  • Open with the moment, not the compliment. “Your walkthrough saved my weekend” beats “you’re great.”
  • Sign with the name they know you by, because the sender name alone will not tell them who is writing.
  • Check their time zone first. A kind message that buzzes a phone in the middle of the night feels less warm.
  • Keep it to one thought and one thank-you. A short note gets read all the way through.

Good to know

Questions from online friends

Can I thank someone I only know from the internet this way?+

Yes, as long as they have shared their number with you. Only message people who would welcome hearing from you.

Will my friend be able to text me back?+

No. This service sends only, and replies are not forwarded, so no conversation opens. If you would like to keep talking, mention in your message where they can find you.

Does my friend see my phone number?+

No. The text arrives from a number we manage, under the sender name you choose. If they ever prefer not to hear from the service, an opt-out page lets them block future messages.

Send the thank-you today

Open the page, type a few honest lines and check the preview. Your friend has earned more than a reaction emoji.

Write your message