--- title: Setting up a Twillio account for texting images description: Setting up a Twillio account for texting images from the photo booth software. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/setting-up-a-twillio-account-for-texting-images#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![HootBooth Photo Booth Logo](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2017%20HootBooth%20Web%20Res%20Logo.png?width=125&height=105&name=2017%20HootBooth%20Web%20Res%20Logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations Browse our support resources - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [HootBooth Photo Booth Knowledge base](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Onboarding Resources](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/onboarding-resources?hsLang=en) 3. [DSLR Software (PC ver)](https://knowledge.hootboothphotobooth.com/onboarding-resources?hsLang=en#dslr-software-pc-ver) # Setting up a Twillio account for texting images ## In order to enable text messaging for Photo Booth Upload, you must create a Twilio phone number.  Twilio charges a one-time fee for the phone number, and then $0.02 per text message.   You should follow the steps below. For ease of use, we recommend performing these steps on a PC where you an access both your Twilio Account and the PPU Event Manager.  - [Goto: www.twilio.com ](http://www.twilio.com%20/?hsLang=en) - Create an account. The first stage will ask you a few questions. You may select the options per the image below: ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/17027282728/original/OYUk0UwUkumE2ZOZLG04qN5uSFUDSaaaJg?1527099635)   - Once your account is created and you are logged in, you will need to add funds to your account. This is done by tying your account to either a Credit Card or your Paypal account. Allow Twilio to charge your card or paypal account $20 in order to make your account usable. Twilio will use this credit on your account to automatically charge for each text message.  - With your account upgraded, you will now need to purchase your phone number. Click on the '#' sign on the left side and select 'Buy a number' per the image below: ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/17091529316/original/b5KwZa44jjsBNkJBYG5Q8SsQzn5LJCXulg.jpeg?1655755415) - You should now select the Advanced Filter option and **choose a Toll-Free number, NOT local**. It should allow for SMS and MMS.    ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/17091529455/original/5VKGl50pgLN22VH-Frr-N8rtZHARU1R0Sg.jpeg?1655755638)   Now you should navigate to the PPU Event Manager to enable text messaging.  ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/17027283140/original/Mdv7g_TeAYcnmaglh-SgYxNWAvIzMFHiLg?1527100191) - Click on the 'Connect' button. This will prompt you for your Twilio Login and confirm you want PPU to access Twilio. It will require 2FA. - Once you are logged in, your Name, Account SID and Twilio Phone Number will automatically populate. You will now need to enter the Authorization Token.  - The Authorization Token can be found in your Account General Settings, at the top right of the Twilio page. 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