Finalsite Central features

This article covers the core features of the Finalsite Central mobile app, including logging in with an access code and creating and sending messages across multiple channels.

💡Quick answers

  • What is Finalsite Central used for? It is a free companion app for Messages and Messages XR admin users that lets them draft, send, and review messages from a mobile device.
  • How do you log in to the Finalsite Central app? Enter your CMS username and the 3-digit access code found in the Access Messages On-the-Go box on your Messages Dashboard, then enter your Finalsite password.
  • Can you scan a QR code to log in to Finalsite Central? Yes; tapping Get QR Code scans a code that pre-fills your username and access code, and directs you to the app store first if you haven't downloaded the app yet.
  • Creating a new message in Finalsite Central: how does it work? Tap the plus sign, complete the Internal Name field, select a folder and message type, select recipients, enter your content, then save, preview, or schedule to send.
  • Can Finalsite Central send SMS and voice messages, not just email? Yes; the message content prefills into SMS, voice, and mobile app channels, with SMS limited to 160 characters and voice available via text-to-speech or recording.

Finalsite Central is a free companion app for Messages and Messages XR admin users, providing the ability to draft, send, and review messages from a mobile device. The app is easy to download and use for all skill levels.


Free and easy to download

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Log in to your Finalsite Central app through the use of a 3-digit access code found on your Messages Dashboard. Be prepared to enter the following information: 

  • Username: The username you use to log in to your Finalsite CMS.
  • Access Code: The 3-digit access code can be found in the Access Messages On-the-Go box on your dashboard.

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Click Next and then, on the following screen, enter:

  • Password: Your Finalsite password.

Click Get QR Code to scan the code and quickly pre-fill both the username and access code onto your home screen. If you have not already downloaded the app, you will first be taken to the app store of your choice to complete the download before the same information will be pre-filled into your login fields.

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Log in to Finalsite Central


Access existing messages

The opening screen displays messages and folders. Choose a new folder or select a message you would like to open.

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Access all Messages and folder
Edit previously created messages


Create a new message

Tap on the plus sign in the middle of the bottom toolbar to start a brand-new message.

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Complete the field Internal Name, select the Folder, choose the Message Type, and, finally, Select Recipients. 

Enter your text or edit your message and then when Save is clicked, your message will be saved as a draft to access again on the Finalsite Central app or CMS web platform.  Preview before continuing to the next channel. Schedule to send if you'd like to send at a later moment in time. A confirmation screen appears once the message has successfully sent.

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Create a new message
Write your message
Schedule messages to send later
Send confirm screen


Send messages via email, SMS, voice, and Mobile app

With Finalsite Central, the message you create in the email channel will be prefilled into the SMS, voice, and Mobile app channels. You can send an SMS with a limit of 160 characters and a Voice message using either Text-to-Speech or by recording your voice.

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Prepare to send your message


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