diff --git a/src/apps/sms-new.lua b/src/apps/sms-new.lua
index a27631f..edc099f 100644
--- a/src/apps/sms-new.lua
+++ b/src/apps/sms-new.lua
@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ local function readMsg()
     term.setCursorPos(1,1)
     term.write("Send: ")
     local msg = read()
+    local msg = base64.encode(msg)
     term.clear()
 		if msg == "/logout" then
 			term.redirect(mainTerm)