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Federal Inmate Texting Made Simple

Learn how federal inmate texting works with InmateDB. Send messages, letters, and photos online, and let inmates text phones in the U.S. and Canada.

How it works in plain English.

First you find the inmate. Then you send a message, photo, or letter from one place.

  • Find the inmate you want to contact.
  • Send a message, photo, or letter online.
  • Read the reply in your account when it comes back.

Easy to use from day one.

You do not need to learn a confusing system or bounce between different tools.

Messages, letters, photos, and inmate replies.

Send messages from your phone or computer

Use the website, mobile app, or Telegram to write and check replies.

Send pictures online

Upload a photo and the service prints and sends it for you.

Write letters without the post office

Type the letter online and send it from the same account.

Inmates can text back

They can text any phone number in the U.S. and Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How does federal inmate texting work?

You send messages online, and the inmate can reply so the conversation stays together in your account.

Can I send photos and letters?

Yes. You can send photos and letters from the same service.