Features & Security
Key Features
- Synchronizes incoming SMS to your configured VPS after user activation
- Stores messages as .txt files on your server
- View messages directly in the app or via FTP (e.g. FileZilla)
- Send SMS through your phone's native system when set as default app
- Must be set as default messaging app to function (Android requirement)
- Secure, private, and self-hosted backup solution
- Optional synchronization to Google Drive or Gmail (Google OAuth approved)
- Complete message history backup and archival
SSH-2 Protocol Security
SMS2VPS uses the SSHJ library to establish secure SSH connections to your VPS server. When you activate SMS synchronization, the app utilizes the SSH-2 protocol, which is the modern and secure version of the SSH protocol and the current industry standard for secure remote connections.
This ensures that all communication between your Android device and VPS server is encrypted and protected against unauthorized access, maintaining the privacy and security of your SMS data during transmission.
Google Drive & Gmail Integration
These integrations are optional and disabled by default. You can enable them manually from the Google Settings tab after signing in with Google OAuth.
You can choose to synchronize your SMS messages to Google Drive (as text files) or send them via Gmail (as emails). Our application has been officially verified by Google, ensuring secure and reliable integration with Google services. For the most current information on Google's free usage limits, please refer to: Google Storage Plans and Gmail Sending Limits
How to enable: Go to the app settings, sign in with your Google account, select your preferred Google service, and manually activate synchronization. No data is sent to Google services until you explicitly enable this feature.
Important note: When using Google services, be mindful of API limits and quota.