# What to Text When You Miss a Call: Examples You Can Copy > What to text when you miss a call: copy-ready messages for customers, new leads, friends and coworkers, plus how fast to send them and what to leave out. Canonical page: https://launchautomation.ai/guides/what-to-text-when-you-miss-a-call # What to text when you miss a call: examples you can copy. What to text when you miss a call is simple: say you saw it, say who you are and ask one easy question. Sent within a few minutes, a short text keeps the conversation alive. Below are messages to copy for customers, new leads, friends and coworkers, plus what to leave out. - Copy-ready messages for business and personal calls - How fast to send them - What to leave out ## The short answer. Say you missed the call, say who you are and ask one easy question or offer a time. Keep it to two sentences and send it within a few minutes, while the person is still thinking about you. That is all most missed call texts need. ## Messages for customers and new leads. - **A customer called and nobody picked up** Sorry we missed your call. This is [Name] at [Business]. What can we help you with? I can call you back at [time] if that is easier. - **A new lead filled out a form or tapped a call button** Hi [First name], this is [Name] at [Business]. I saw your request and tried to reach you. What is the best time for a quick call? - **A call came in after hours** Thanks for calling [Business]. We are closed now, but I will reply first thing at [time]. If it is urgent, text me here and tell me what is going on. - **An existing client missed your call** Hi [First name], I tried to reach you about [topic]. No rush. Reply here or call me at [number] when you have a minute. - **An insurance agent following up on a quote request** Hi [First name], this is [Name] at [Agency]. I tried to call about the quote you asked for. Is now or later today better for a short call? ## Messages for friends, family and coworkers. - **A friend or family member** Sorry I missed you. Everything okay? I will call you back in a bit, or text me if it is quick. - **A coworker or your boss** Sorry I missed your call. I am in [a meeting or on the road] until [time]. Is it urgent, or can I call you after that? - **A number you do not know** Hi, I missed a call from this number. Who is this, and how can I help? - **When you cannot talk right now** I cannot talk right now, but I saw your call. Text me what you need and I will reply as soon as I can. ## How fast to send it, and what to leave out. Send it within a few minutes if you can. The longer you wait, the more likely the person has moved on or called someone else. For a business, speed matters most with new leads. See [what the speed to lead studies really found](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/speed-to-lead-statistics). Ask one question, not three. Leave out links on the first message, long pitches and anything that sounds like an ad. If the text comes from a business, add a short opt-out line such as Reply STOP to opt out, and follow the texting rules that apply to you. Rules vary by state, and I am not a lawyer, so check with an attorney if you are unsure. ## Want these sent for you automatically? If you miss calls for a business, you do not have to type these by hand. Missed call text back sends the first text for you within seconds, and the reply goes to a real person. Read [missed call text back for small business](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/missed-call-text-back-for-small-business), try the [missed call text back calculator](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/missed-call-text-back-calculator) to see what your missed calls cost you, or see [instant lead response for insurance agents](https://launchautomation.ai/instant). ## Questions you may be asking. ### What should I text someone when I miss their call? Say you missed the call, say who you are and ask one easy question or offer a time to talk. For example: Sorry I missed your call. This is [Name]. What can I help you with? Keep it to two sentences. ### How soon should I text after a missed call? Within a few minutes if you can, and the same hour at the latest. For a business, a new lead is the most time sensitive. A fast reply gives you the first real conversation. ### Should I call back or text first? A quick text first works well, then call. The text tells the person you saw the call and lets them answer when they can. If the call was urgent, or the person left a voicemail asking for a call, call right away. See [should you return missed calls](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/should-you-return-missed-calls). ### What do I say to a missed call from a number I do not know? Keep it short and neutral: Hi, I missed a call from this number. Who is this? Do not click links or share personal details until you know who it is. If it looks like a scam, [here is how to tell](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/why-did-i-get-a-text-after-a-missed-call). ### Can a business text me back automatically after I call? Yes. It is called missed call text back. When a call goes unanswered, the business phone system sends a text within seconds and the reply goes to a person. See [the questions people ask about it](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/speed-to-lead-and-missed-call-text-back-questions). ### Is it okay to use the same text for every missed call? For a business, yes, as long as it sounds like a person and uses the caller's name when you have it. For personal calls, write your own. Never send another message to someone who asked you to stop. ## Keep reading, or talk to us. - [How to text insurance leads](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/how-to-text-insurance-leads) - [Insurance agent voicemail scripts](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/insurance-agent-voicemail-script) - [Text scripts to reactivate old insurance leads](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/text-scripts-to-reactivate-old-insurance-leads) - [Should you return missed calls?](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/should-you-return-missed-calls) - [Why did I get a text after a missed call?](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/why-did-i-get-a-text-after-a-missed-call) - [Missed call text back for small business](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/missed-call-text-back-for-small-business) - [Missed call text back calculator](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/missed-call-text-back-calculator) - [Speed to lead and missed call text back: questions answered](https://launchautomation.ai/guides/speed-to-lead-and-missed-call-text-back-questions) - [Instant lead response for insurance agents](https://launchautomation.ai/instant) - [Get a quote](https://launchautomation.ai/quote) - [Browse all Launch Automation guides](https://launchautomation.ai/guides) Written by Corey Gray, founder of Launch Automation in Boca Raton, Florida. 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