Verizon offers a way to send and receive text messages from your computer. This can be a convenient way to stay in touch with friends and family, especially if you have limited texting minutes on your phone plan.

To use Verizon’s texting from computer feature, you’ll need to download the Verizon Messages app. This app is available for both Android and iOS devices. Once you have the app installed, open it and sign in with your Verizon account information.

Once you’re signed in, you’ll see a list of all your contacts. To send a text message, click on the contact …