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+title: "Introducing the RelaySMS Desktop Application"
+excerpt: "We’re excited to announce the launch of the RelaySMS Desktop Application, a standalone app designed to bring offline to online messaging to your desktop."
+coverImage: "/icon.png"
+date: "2024-12-10"
+author:
+  name: "Aysha Musa"
+  picture: "/anon-avatar.jpeg"
+ogImage:
+  url: "/icon.png"
+---
+
+We’re excited to announce the launch of the RelaySMS Desktop Application, a standalone app designed to bring offline to online messaging to your desktop. Whether you’re in a remote area or trying to stay connected in an internet shutdown, RelaySMS Desktop enables you to send messages without the need for an internet connection or your mobile device.
+
+RelaySMS Desktop offers the same messaging experience as the mobile apps, now optimized for desktop devices that support SIM cards and run on Linux operating systems. Desktop devices that don’t support SIM cards can send messages with the app using a modem. This is great for those who prefer working from their desktop but need the flexibility to stay connected, even without internet access.
+
+RelaySMS Desktop mirrors the functionality of the mobile app, ensuring that you don’t miss out on any features. Highlights include:
+
+- **Offline to Online Messaging**: Send messages to your preferred online platform without the need for internet connection.
+- **End-to-End Encryption**: Your messages remain private and secure, giving you peace of mind.
+- **Bridge and Platform Options**: Choose to save platforms for quick access or use bridges for temporary connections without saving.
+
+## For New Users
+
+If you’ve never used RelaySMS, now is the perfect time to start. Simply download the app to your Linux desktop device, set it up, and begin sending messages without an internet connection.
+
+## For Existing Users
+
+If you’re already using the RelaySMS mobile app, you’ll love how easy it is to transition to the desktop application. Log in to your existing account, and all your saved platforms will be ready for use, exactly as you left them.
+
+### Here’s how you can share your thoughts:
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+- **Join the Conversation**: Talk about this release with us on [Twitter](https://x.com/RelaySMS).
+- **Report Issues**: Open issues on our [GitHub](https://github.com/smswithoutborders/RelaySMS-Desktop) to help us improve.
+- **Contact Support**: Need additional help? Reach out to our [support team](mailto:[email protected]) for assistance.
+
+[Download](https://github.com/smswithoutborders/RelaySMS-Desktop/releases) RelaySMS Desktop Application