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# Federal Inmate Texting Made Simple

Learn how [federal inmate texting](https://inmatedb.com/) works with [InmateDB](https://inmatedb.com/). 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.