Register for Emergency Services SMS Text

Posted on June 9th, 2026

If you or a family member have a communication need, you can access the emergency services from anywhere in the UK using Emergency SMS. Just text ‘register’ to 999 to get set up.

You MUST REGISTER YOUR MOBILE NUMBER before you can use it.

See how to set up emergencySMS.

1. Register your mobile: Text the word ‘register’ to 999. You’ll need to register again if you change your mobile number.
2. Read the message: You’ll get an automatic text reply. Please read it all.
3. Reply to the message: Read the message and then reply by texting ‘yes’.
4. Get a ‘success’ text: You’ll then get a text telling you that your mobile is now registered – or if there’s been a problem…
5. Check it: Text ‘register’ to 999 and you’ll get a message telling you if it’s registered or not. Don’t text anything else – there’s no need to make a test call. You’re now set up.

Can’t register? If you try to register but don’t get the ‘success’ text, check with your mobile provider to make sure they support the emergencySMS service.