How to email an inmate
Emailing someone in prison is easier than most people think. With Parakeet Chat you can write to a federal inmate from your phone — text and voice messages — without ever logging into CorrLinks. Here's how.
- Find the inmate. Use the free federal inmate search — by BOP register number if you have it, or by first and last name.
- Get the email addresses. We show you the addresses to write to that person. No account required to look them up.
- Send your first message. Write from your phone. The inmate adds you as an approved contact, and from then on you just text back and forth — replies come straight to you over SMS, Telegram, or email.
Why email an inmate with Parakeet Chat?
- Message from your phone — no clunky CorrLinks website every time.
- Send voice messages, not just text.
- Your loved one gets AI chat (ChatGPT-style), internet and Wikipedia search.
- Replies delivered to you over SMS, Telegram, or email.
Frequently asked questions
Can you email an inmate?
Yes. Federal inmates receive electronic messages through the BOP's CorrLinks/TRULINCS system. Look up the inmate, get the email addresses, and message from your phone — the inmate then adds you as an approved contact.
How much does it cost to email an inmate?
Searching and getting the email addresses is free. Ongoing messaging is a small monthly subscription with no per-message fee from Parakeet.