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title: Keep Your Default Test SMS Template
slug: messaging-apis/keep-your-default-test-sms-template
docTags: 
createdAt: 2026-07-21T07:08:04.554Z
---

Do not delete the TEST SMS present under the SMS template section. Always make sure this test template is available on your dashboard.

If you delete this test SMS, you can't add any new template and you can't send SMSes as expected.

![Default TEST SMS template in the SMS template section](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SK2urIgCC2ml99YyqWOSl/Z8edORoC5gmkUTncGhcUv-20260721-070803.png)

## If you deleted the test SMS by mistake

If you deleted the TEST SMS by mistake, reach out to us.

If you have any questions or concerns, connect with us using the **chat widget** on your Exotel Dashboard, or message us on WhatsApp at **08088919888**.