Discord, by text

Every channel, one conversation.

Crossline connects a Discord channel to people who would rather text. Messages posted in the channel arrive on their phones, and their replies post right back in the channel. Nobody gets left out of the group.

How to join Text messaging terms
#general on Maple Guild
JordanPickup game moved to 6 tonight, same field.
RosaI'll be there, bringing the cones.
SamPerfect, see you both.
Rosa's phone
[Jordan]: Pickup game moved to 6 tonight, same field.
I'll be there, bringing the cones.
[Sam]: Perfect, see you both.

How it works

A server admin connects one channel. After that, anyone who opts in from their phone can follow along and reply by text. There's no app to download.

If you text

  1. Get the Crossline number from the channel's pinned message, or from an invite text an admin sent you.
  2. Text JOIN to that number, or reply YES to the invite.
  3. Reply with the name you want people to see. Your phone number is never shown.
  4. That's it. Reply to any text to post in the channel.

If you run the server

  1. Add the Crossline bot to your Discord server.
  2. Run /crossline connect in the channel you want to share.
  3. Crossline pins a note with the number and how many people follow by text.
  4. Use /crossline invite to text someone an invite. They still have to reply YES themselves.

Text messaging terms

You only get texts from Crossline after you opt in from your own phone. An admin can invite you, but nobody can sign you up.

How you opt inText JOIN to the Crossline number, or reply YES to an invite.
What you getMessages from one Discord channel, plus replies to your keywords.
How oftenMessage frequency varies with channel activity, never more than 12 texts an hour. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM by default.
CostCrossline is free. Message and data rates may apply from your carrier.
Text thisWhat happens
STOPUnsubscribes you from all Crossline texts. You get one confirmation and nothing more. UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, and QUIT work too.
STARTResubscribes you after STOP.
HELPTexts back what Crossline is, the keywords, and how to reach support.
LEAVEStops texts from this channel. Text JOIN to come back.
PAUSEMutes texts for 24 hours. PAUSE 3 mutes for 3 days. RESUME ends it early.
QUIET 10PM 7AMSets your quiet hours. Messages sent during them arrive together afterward. QUIET OFF clears them.
NAME RosaChanges the name people see on your messages.
STATUSTexts back your current settings.

Sample messages

After you text JOIN
Crossline: You're following #general from Maple Guild. Reply to post there. Msg freq varies. Msg&data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.
A message from the channel
[Jordan]: Pickup game moved to 6 tonight, same field.
After you text STOP
Crossline: You're unsubscribed and won't get more texts from Maple Guild. Reply START to resubscribe.

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. For help, text HELP or email support@crossline.stream. See the Terms and Privacy Policy for details.

Questions

Will people see my phone number?

No. Your messages show under the name you choose. Server admins see only the last four digits, so they can tell members apart.

Who can see what I text?

Everyone who can read the connected Discord channel, plus the other people following it by text. Treat it like posting in the group.

Do I need a Discord account?

No. Texting is the whole point. You can follow and reply without ever opening Discord.

Will a busy channel flood my phone?

No. Crossline bundles messages that arrive close together into one text, sends at most 12 texts an hour, and holds messages during quiet hours.

Is my number shared or sold?

Never. Your mobile number and opt-in are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing. Read the Privacy Policy.

How do I get my server connected?

Crossline is in early access. Email support@crossline.stream and tell us about your community.