The Happy New Year Shortcut: Send Individual Texts to Many Contacts at Once
Sending personalized New Year’s wishes to multiple contacts can be time-consuming and often leads to unwanted group chats. Apple’s built-in Shortcuts app provides an efficient solution, allowing you to send the same message as individual texts to dozens of people with just one tap.
How the “Mass Message” Shortcut Works
This shortcut automates the process: you draft one message, select your recipients, and the tool sends each person a separate text via the Messages app. Recipients receive what appears to be a personal message, and replies come directly to you—not to a group thread.
How to Set It Up
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Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
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Add the “Mass Message” shortcut (available in the Shortcuts Gallery or from trusted sources).
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Run the shortcut, then enter your Happy New Year message when prompted.
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Select all desired contacts from your list.
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Confirm and send. The shortcut will automatically message each contact individually.
Tips for Best Results
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Personalization: The shortcut can insert each contact’s first name automatically. Review contact names beforehand to ensure correctness.
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Testing: Send a trial run to a few contacts first to confirm the format.
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Year-Round Use: This shortcut is also useful for birthdays, event invites, or any announcement where you want personalized, private communication at scale.
Why It’s Effective
This method maintains the personal touch of one-on-one communication while saving significant time. It also avoids the clutter and privacy concerns of a group message, keeping replies tidy and private.
