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title: Will connecting an object send messages to my existing records?
description: "No. Only records created after you connect the object trigger a message. Existing records are never messaged. ### More Related Articles - [Can two connections use the same object?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/can-two-connections-use-the-same-object/) - [Can I connect more than one object?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/can-i-connect-more-than-one-object-2/) - [Why do…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/will-connecting-an-object-send-messages-to-my-existing-records/"
updated: "2026-08-29"
category: Integrations / Salesforce CRM Messaging Integration / Connecting an Object
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# Will connecting an object send messages to my existing records?

No. Only records created after you connect the object trigger a message. Existing records are never messaged.

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