Email to Signal

SMSEagle’s Email to Signal function turns your incoming emails into instant Signal messages. No cloud services, no manual forwarding — just fast, automated delivery straight to recipients’ smartphones. Ideal for IT alerts, service desk notifications, and business communication that can’t wait.

How to send Emails to Signal on SMSEagle

Step 1: Log in to SMSEagle

Open your web browser and log in to your SMSEagle web interface using your admin credentials. 

Step 2. Open the Workflows Section

  • From the left-hand menu, click Workflows.
  • In the top-right corner of the Workflows page, click + Add new workflow.

Step 3. Define Workflow Name and Trigger

  • In the Workflow Builder, enter a name for your workflow — for example, Email to Signal.
  • In the Trigger dropdown, select Email.

    This means the workflow will start when an incoming email is received.

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Step 4. Add a Condition

  • In the Condition Groups section, set the parameters that define when this workflow should run.
  • Under Condition 1:
    • Property: select Sender or Content
    • Operator: select
      • AND – all conditions must be met
      • OR – at least one condition must be met
      • NOT – a negative condition
      • REGEX – match using a regular expression (for advanced users)

    • Value: set desired (this ensures all incoming WhatsApp messages trigger the action).

Step 5. Add an Action

  • In the Actions section, click + Add first action.
  • From the Action Type dropdown, select Signal.
  • Configure the action details:
    • Phone Numbers: Enter the recipient’s Signal number (e.g., +1234567890) and click Add.
    • Or select Phonebook Contacts or Groups.
    • Content Template: Enter your message text — for example, Test.
      You can also use placeholders such as:
      • {{sender}} – email sender
      • {{recipient}} – recipient address
      • {{subject}} – email subject
      • {{content}} – email body
    • (Optional) Enable Include Attachments if you want to forward attached files from the email to Signal recipients.

Step 6. Save the Workflow

  • Review your configuration.
  • Click Save at the bottom of the Workflow Builder window.
  • Your new Email to Signal workflow will now appear in the list on the Workflows page.
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Email to Signal Benefits

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Instant mobile delivery

Convert incoming emails into Signal messages and deliver them directly to users’ smartphones. This ensures critical information reaches recipients immediately — even when they’re away from their desks — reducing response time and improving communication efficiency.

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Automated cross-channel alerts

Email to Signal integration saves time and eliminates manual forwarding. Once configured, SMSEagle automatically identifies important emails based on predefined rules and sends them as Signal messages — perfect for IT alerts, support tickets, or incident notifications.

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Local and secure processing

All message conversions and transfers happen within your SMSEagle gateway. No sensitive data is sent through external cloud systems or third-party servers, giving you complete control over your communication flow and meeting strict data security requirements.

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Easy setup with flexible rules

You can configure your automation in minutes using a visual Workflow Builder. Define triggers, conditions, and actions — for example, “if email subject contains ‘urgent’, send a Signal message.” No coding or complex configuration is required.

Email to Signal Use Cases

Email to Signal in IT & Network Operations

IT teams often deal with system alerts that must be acted on immediately. When a monitoring system like Zabbix or PRTG sends an email about a network outage or high CPU load, SMSEagle automatically forwards it as a Signal message to the on-call engineer. Since Signal offers secure, real-time delivery, technical staff can react faster to issues while maintaining full confidentiality of network data and infrastructure details.

Email to Signal in Manufacturing & Industrial Automation

In production environments, downtime means loss. SCADA and PLC systems can email alerts when machinery exceeds critical thresholds — for instance, overheating, loss of pressure, or mechanical failure. SMSEagle’s Email to Signal workflow forwards those alerts to maintenance staff on their Signal app, ensuring that urgent messages are received even on the factory floor. With encrypted, instant notifications, teams can coordinate repairs safely and efficiently.

Email to Signal in Logistics & Transportation

Operational continuity in logistics depends on fast communication between teams on the move. Dispatch systems can email notifications about route changes, traffic delays, or delivery issues. SMSEagle’s Email to Signal workflow ensures that these messages reach drivers, dispatchers, or operations managers instantly on their phones, even in areas with limited email access. This improves coordination, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Email to Signal in Healthcare & Emergency Services

Hospitals and clinics handle sensitive operational and patient-related data, making Signal’s encryption a valuable layer of protection. When internal systems send email alerts about device malfunctions, power supply issues, or temperature deviations in storage rooms, SMSEagle automatically forwards them to responsible staff via Signal. This guarantees fast, private delivery of critical information — essential for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Email to Signal in Public Sector and Emergency Services

For government agencies and emergency responders, message security is as important as speed. When alert systems or coordination tools send critical updates by email, SMSEagle forwards them as encrypted Signal messages to staff groups. Whether it’s a weather alert, security incident, or infrastructure failure, the right people receive confidential, real-time notifications — ready to act without delay.

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