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# SMS Variables

The following variables are automatically added to your conversation when your chatbot is conversating on this channel:

| Variable            | Description              |
| ------------------- | ------------------------ |
| bot\_channel        | Set to "SMSChannel"      |
| user\_id            | The contact phone number |
| user\_phone\_number | The contact phone number |