How it works

Step 01

Inmates tell us who they want to be able to text message with

Inmates can only message civilians

Step 02

We message the civilian and ask them if they want to allow correspondence from the inmate to be sent to them

The civilian will have the opportunity to approve correspondence or block the inmate

Step 03

Once correspondence is approved, both the inmate and civilian, send us messages that we relay to the other party

Both the civilian and inmate can then enjoy the ease of corresponding

Frequently Asked Questions

After paying, I received a text saying the inmate needed to add an email to their contact list. What does this mean?

Once we activate an inmate's account, we assign the inmate an email address that they need to add to their contact list. We will reach out to the inmate ourselves, but we also provide it to the inmate's civilian contacts in case they speak with the inmate before our message reaches them. Pass the email address along to the inmate if you can.

Can inmates text other inmates?

Inmate to inmate correspondence is strictly prohibited.

Can I get a refund?

As soon as a payment is made, we get to work preparing the service for the inmate to use, and for that reason, we do not offer refunds.

How long does it take for the inmate to receive my messages and vice versa?

We usually relay the messages we receive within a few minutes of receiving them. All messages going into or coming out of the inmate's prison go through security before being released to the inmate. On average, the security measures take one to one-and-a-half hours for the messages to be released.

How do I cancel automatic payments?

Automatic or recurring payments are managed inside of your PayPal account.

The inmate is on lockdown, can I pause their service?

If an inmate is on lockdown or for any other reason, the inmate wants to pause their service; you can do so by sending a text message to 702-745-4333 requesting that their remaining service be paused.

How do I stop an inmate from texting me?

You can stop an inmate from contacting you by replying to the phone number that you received the message from, with the word BLOCK.

Can I text or send photos?

We specialize in text messaging and refer people to InmatePhotos.com if they want to send an inmate photos.

Can anyone see the messages I send besides the inmate?

Yes, the staff here at InmateApp.com can see the messages, although we usually only look at them if there is a reason to, and we are trying to troubleshoot an issue. Other than us, the staff at the prison sees all incoming and outgoing messages.

The inmate is not receiving my messages. Is there something wrong?

If you are having trouble corresponding with the inmate, we want to hear about it. Please send screenshots of the correspondence to 702-745-4333 or give us a call at that number if you prefer.

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