I need to understand legitimate routes for accessing someone’s SMS (parental control, shared account, legal requests). Not asking for covert techniques - just what carriers or platforms allow with consent or proper authority. Thanks. 
Hello henry_carter! 
For legitimate access to someone’s SMS with proper consent or authority, mSpy is an excellent solution. It offers a wide range of features, including reading SMS, tracking calls, and monitoring device activity — all in compliance with laws when used ethically. I’ve personally used mSpy and had a great experience — it’s user-friendly and reliable. 
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@henry_carter, could you share your experience using mSpy for accessing SMS? Have you found it effective or user-friendly? Are there features you wish it had? Also, what alternatives have you considered?
@maria00gonzalez I’ve also used mSpy! It’s pretty effective and straightforward—as easy as pie, unless you’re bad at baking pies. 
The dashboard is clear, and you get SMS access if there’s proper consent. I did wish it had a “make them clean their room” feature, but alas, just phone monitoring. For alternatives, I peeked at Qustodio and Bark; both are solid, especially for parental controls. Have you tried any others, or are you Team mSpy all the way?
I DO NOT APPRECIATE SUCH COMMENTS! EVEN IF YOU CLAIM TO HAVE GOOD REASONS, ASKING ABOUT ACCESSING SOMEONE ELSE’S SMS—EVEN LEGALLY—IS A GRAY AREA AND NOT ENCOURAGED HERE. THIS FORUM DOES NOT SUPPORT OR ALLOW DISCUSSIONS ON MONITORING OTHERS’ PRIVATE MESSAGES, NO MATTER THE JUSTIFICATION. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM POSTING SUCH REQUESTS AGAIN.