# Configure SMS Provider Connection

Applies to: Patch My PC Publisher

The **SMS Provider** is the interface that enables all interactions with ConfigMgr, including actions performed in the ConfigMgr console and through supported APIs. The Publisher also relies on the SMS Provider to perform operations such as triggering SUP synchronizations, creating and modifying applications, and distributing content.

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The SMS Provider configuration is shared across the Publisher. When you configure the SMS Provider from **Updates > Options**, the same settings are automatically used in other areas of the product, including **ConfigMgr Apps > Options** and the **Sync Schedule** tab.

For information on how to configure the SMS Provider connection, please see: [Configure the SMS Provider Connection](https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-publisher/publisher-reference/configure-the-sms-provider-connection).


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