Keeping SMS credits topped up means reminders and notifications keep going out without surprises. Auto-recharge handles that quietly in the background, like a very punctual assistant with a credit card: when the available balance drops to the chosen threshold, it automatically charges the card on file and tops the balance up — no manual purchase needed. The defaults are a $5 threshold and a $20 recharge, and both can be changed at any time.

Message costs are billed per 160-character segment and vary by destination country — see the texting rates page for exact prices, and Understanding SMS Credits for how included plan credits and purchased credits work together. Auto-recharge is not available during a trial, or for accounts subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Navigating To Billing

To start, open the Billing page in Appointible.

1. Click the profile picture in the top-right corner.
2. Select Billing from the menu. This opens the Billing section.

Opening SMS Credits

On the Billing page, look for the SMS credits section. This shows the available balance, including plan credits and any manually purchased credits.

To enable auto-recharge:

1. In the SMS credits area, click Enable.

Setting Auto-Recharge

After clicking Enable, the Set auto recharge window opens. This is where the magic happens.

1. In Threshold at which to recharge, type the balance that should trigger an automatic top-up.
2. In Amount to auto recharge, type how much should be added each time auto-recharge runs.
3. Auto-recharge charges the card on file. If needed, update payment details in the Billing section first.
4. Click Save.

From now on, when the SMS balance drops to the chosen threshold, Appointible automatically purchases the selected amount of credits so reminders and notifications keep flowing.

Editing Or Disabling

Auto-recharge is not carved in stone. It can be adjusted or turned off at any time from the same place in Billing.

1. Go back to the SMS credits section in Billing.
2. Click Edit next to Auto recharge.
3. In the Edit auto recharge window, change Threshold at which to recharge or Amount to auto recharge and click Save. To turn auto-recharge off, click Disable in the same window and confirm.

If SMS usage changes over time, it is a good idea to revisit these settings occasionally so the balance stays comfortable – not too low, not a dragon hoard of unused credits.

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