{"id":3806,"date":"2021-01-18T17:51:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T16:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/?p=3806"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:19:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T14:19:17","slug":"send-sms-api-app-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/send-sms-api-app-online\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Send SMS: API, App and Web Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Until recently, companies had two options for SMS marketing: an integration via API or a web-based interface. Did you know you can now send bulk SMS directly from your phone? The SMSAPI mobile app is a new way to manage and send SMS campaigns. Discover three ways to engage your customers on the mobile channel!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Together with our open API and web portal comes the new SMSAPI mobile app. Upgraded, refreshed and overall better SMS sending app is a long-awaited tool that makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-marketing\">SMS marketing<\/a> and mobile communication even more convenient. What&#8217;s more, you can finally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/bulk-sms\">send bulk SMS<\/a> from a smartphone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All three methods have their pros and cons, but they all work best in unison. Learn when to use the WWW version, system integration, and quick mobile access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SMSAPI mobile app ready to use!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mu9MqTKLoog?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"download-smsapi-mobile-app\">Download SMSAPI mobile app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SMSAPI mobile app is available <strong>free of charge<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smsapi.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/pl\/app\/smsapi\/id912362138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a>. You need a SMSAPI account, though. Please feel free to download it and leave us your feedback! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMSAPI Android app download<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.smsapi.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/google-play-badge.png\" alt=\"Download SMSAPI Mobile App for Android\" class=\"wp-image-3822\" style=\"width:419px;height:162px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/google-play-badge.png 646w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/google-play-badge-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/google-play-badge-150x58.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMSAPI iOS app download<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/pl\/app\/smsapi\/id912362138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-store-badge-730x216.png\" alt=\"Download SMSAPI Mobile App for iOS\" class=\"wp-image-3823\" style=\"width:369px;height:108px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-store-badge-730x216.png 730w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-store-badge-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-store-badge-150x44.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-store-badge-768x228.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/app-store-badge.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smsapi-app-mobile-access-bulk-sms-platform\">1. SMSAPI app \u2013 mobile access to bulk SMS platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The newest of the three, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/mobile-app\">SMSAPI mobile app<\/a>, is a much-needed addition to the marketer toolkit. What is its main advantage? <strong>Quick and streamlined access to basic functionalities<\/strong> of our platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app will come in handy in all urgent situations when you cannot log in to the system but have a smartphone. Think of it as an emergency solution that is always at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-dashboard-497x1024.png\" alt=\"Dashboard of the SMSAPI bulk SMS app\" class=\"wp-image-3857\" style=\"width:250px;height:516px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-dashboard-497x1024.png 497w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-dashboard-97x200.png 97w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-dashboard-49x100.png 49w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-dashboard-73x150.png 73w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-dashboard.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The dashboard (main screen) of the new SMSAPI mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The quick mobile access to the bulk SMS platform will be beneficial during unexpected situations (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/crisis-communication-management-sms-message\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2944\">messaging related to the pandemic<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without a computer at hand, you will be able to communicate with your clients. Fire up the app, type in a message, choose a contact group, and press send. Done! Your customers will get <strong>timely notifications about important matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the SMSAPI app comes with more features than just sending bulk text messages. You can also <strong>check your balance, history of SMS campaigns, and manage SMS templates<\/strong>. Our IT department is working on adding more features, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SMSAPI SMS sending app is super easy to use. After the login, you will see a dashboard. There are four tiles: <a href=\"#app-feature-sms-gateway\">SMS Gateway<\/a>, <a href=\"#app-feature-message-templates\">Templates<\/a>, <a href=\"#app-feature-history\">History<\/a>, and Log out. At the bottom of the screen is your current balance displayed. Tap a tile to access selected functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"app-feature-sms-gateway\">App feature: SMS Gateway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SMS gateway works the same as a web-based portal, so you should feel at home. \ud83d\ude09 First, <strong>select your SMS sender name<\/strong> that allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/sender-id-how-to-send-branded-sms-company-name\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3021\">send SMS with a name instead of a number<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to send SMS with a company name?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-smsapi-blog wp-block-embed-smsapi-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"RyDB92dksg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/sender-id-how-to-send-branded-sms-company-name\/\">Sender ID \u2013 How to Send Branded SMS Messages with the Company Name Instead of a Number?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Sender ID \u2013 How to Send Branded SMS Messages with the Company Name Instead of a Number?&#8221; &#8212; SMSAPI Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/sender-id-how-to-send-branded-sms-company-name\/embed\/#?secret=RYXv9EYnzo#?secret=RyDB92dksg\" data-secret=\"RyDB92dksg\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If that is your first time sending SMS online, you will have to navigate to the SMSAPI Customer Portal to <a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.smsapi.com\/sms_settings\/sendernames\">add and verify your SMS sender name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/basics-of-content-marketing-in-your-sms-campaign\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"719\">SMS content<\/a> \u2013 the message you\u2019re about to send to your customers. It&#8217;s your time to shine but keep in mind three basic rules: <strong>Be precise, be direct and use a short URL<\/strong>. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the field is a counter. It displays the number of characters left. <strong>Each text message can have 160 letters, numbers and symbols<\/strong>, but some are counted differently. Putting even one special character (like Polish diacritics like \u0105, \u0119, \u0144) limits the quota to 70. The counter will notify you about any special character put in the message field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-smsapi-blog-2021-infobox infobox infobox--info post-content--full-width\"><div class=\"infobox__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PD94bWwgdmVyc2lvbj0iMS4wIiBlbmNvZGluZz0iVVRGLTgiIHN0YW5kYWxvbmU9Im5vIj8+CjxzdmcKICAgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiCiAgIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIKICAgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDEyIDE2IgogICBjbGlwLXJ1bGU9ImV2ZW5vZGQiCiAgIHhtbDpzcGFjZT0icHJlc2VydmUiCiAgIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIKICAgaWQ9InN2ZzYzIgogICB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciCiAgIHhtbG5zOnN2Zz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPgogIDxwYXRoCiAgICBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDogcmdiKDE3LCAxOTIsIDEyOCk7IGZpbGwtcnVsZTogbm9uemVybzsiCiAgIGQ9Im03LjUxNDA1LDExbC0zLDBjMCwtMyAxLjYsLTQgMi43LC00LjZjMC40LC0wLjIgMC43LC0wLjQgMC45LC0wLjZjMC41LC0wLjUgMC4zLC0xLjIgMC4yLC0xLjRjLTAuMywtMC43IC0xLC0xLjQgLTIuMywtMS40Yy0yLjEsMCAtMi41LDEuOSAtMi41LDIuM2wtMywtMC40YzAuMiwtMS43IDEuNywtNC45IDUuNSwtNC45YzIuMywwIDQuMywxLjMgNS4xLDMuMmMwLjcsMS43IDAuNCwzLjUgLTAuOCw0LjdjLTAuNSwwLjUgLTEuMSwwLjggLTEuNiwxLjFjLTAuOSwwLjUgLTEuMiwxIC0xLjIsMnoiCiAgIGlkPSJwYXRoNTkiIC8+CiAgPHBhdGgKICAgIHN0eWxlPSJmaWxsOiByZ2IoMTcsIDE5MiwgMTI4KTsgZmlsbC1ydWxlOiBub256ZXJvOyIKICAgZD0ibTgsMTRjMCwxLjEwNSAtMC44OTUsMiAtMiwyYy0xLjEwNSwwIC0yLC0wLjg5NSAtMiwtMmMwLC0xLjEwNSAwLjg5NSwtMiAyLC0yYzEuMTA1LDAgMiwwLjg5NSAyLDJ6IgogICBpZD0icGF0aDYxIiAvPgo8L3N2Zz4K\"\/><\/div><div class=\"infobox__title\"><h4>How to send SMS longer than 160 characters?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"infobox__content\">\n<p>If you\u2019d like you can even <strong>send messages longer than 160 characters<\/strong>. It will be sent in parts, and you will have to pay for each normally, but the receiving customer will see them as one, long text message. This feature applies to all three methods and can be configured in the Customer Portal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the content ready, you can move to the next step \u2013 selecting recipients. You can choose contacts saved on your SMSAPI account (you can manage them in the web portal) or type in them manually. Remember to separate each number with a comma. Important: <strong>include country code at the beginning of each number<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-gateway-497x1024.png\" alt=\"SMS Gateway of the SMSAPI bulk SMS app\" class=\"wp-image-3865\" style=\"width:250px;height:515px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-gateway-497x1024.png 497w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-gateway-97x200.png 97w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-gateway-49x100.png 49w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-gateway-73x150.png 73w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-app-gateway.png 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SMS Gateway allows you to send SMS campaigns from phone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Below is one last option to select. You can choose whether to <strong>leave special characters or to replace them with standard versions<\/strong>. Although it might not sound significant, replacing them can save you a buck or two when sending larger campaigns. We advise replacing them at all times, to be sure and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all the steps done, you can tap next and move to the Summary screen. Here you will see all details about the message you are about to send. Pay attention to the Recipients and Number of messages, and Cost fields. If everything is in order, tap Send a message. You should see the Success screen! ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"app-feature-message-templates\">App feature: message templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can <strong>view, edit, delete and add new message templates<\/strong>. They are handy, mainly in case of urgent or unexpected situations. It\u2019s best to prepare some predefined messages that you can use in emergencies. Take your time to plan your communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this panel, you can also use the existing template to send a campaign \u2013 tap send. You will be redirected to SMS Gateway with the content field filled with the selected message. You can, of course, modify the template at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"app-feature-history\">App feature: history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The history panel provides you with a <strong>list of sent messages<\/strong>. They are divided into two categories: singles and bulk. By clicking a message, you can view details like status, cost, content and date. You can also filter sent messages by a client number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smsapi-web-portal-sms-marketing-dashboard\">2. SMSAPI web portal \u2013 your SMS marketing dashboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A web-based portal (also called <a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.smsapi.com\/\">Customer Portal<\/a>) is the most basic access point. It offers the broadest set of tools as well allows you to set up your account. The SMSAPI dashboard is the command centre where you configure all features. Here you will <strong>generate API tokens, set subaccounts, register SMS sender names<\/strong> and do so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, I would like to emphasize that <strong>we encourage clients to share their experience and feedback about our service<\/strong>. It helps us to set a course of the changes and better plan improvements to the SMSAPI platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most users praise the Portal because of its <strong>ease of use, clarity, and intuitive navigation<\/strong>. But there\u2019s always room for improvement, so go ahead and send us your feedback! Furthermore, by the popular vote, the most important features are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/rich-media-sms\">Rich media<\/a> allows you to <strong>attach additional content to the message<\/strong>, e.g., files, videos, images, or PDFs. The feature is based on the cut.li short link tool. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/link-sms-marketing-cloud-data\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1769\">short URL<\/a> takes the recipient to desired files, site or any other material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/opt-out-sms\">Opt-out system<\/a> which <strong>automates subscription management<\/strong> for your customers. With a single click in the link included in the text message, they can remove their number from your future campaigns. The Unsubsc.me tool is a <strong>GDPR-compliant solution<\/strong> that greatly helps to send better, goal-oriented messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-notifications\">SMS notifications<\/a> help organize time and reminders about upcoming payments, visits, or appointments. The <strong>automated SMS notifications allow companies to increase their revenue<\/strong> by ensuring that customers actually show on the appointed date, or avoid fees. They are also invaluable during crises when they help to inform about security or health threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a walkthrough of the Portal, we recommend watching our screencast series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLI3b3nAycXMZkmb-273fiRwLM4O3Dt-PJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMSAPI Do it yourself<\/a> to get all the details. In each episode, we go step-by-step through all features functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch SMSAPI Do it yourself series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SMSAPI. Do It Yourself!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLI3b3nAycXMZkmb-273fiRwLM4O3Dt-PJ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always ask your consultant for more information or support. The <strong>chat is available during our working hours<\/strong> 08:00-17:00 GMT+1 (Monday-Friday). To contact us, press the chat button located in the lower right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The basic configuration of the SMSAPI account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your SMS marketing journey begins with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMSAPI account registration<\/a>, but you must do a couple of things before going any further. This basic configuration is done only once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basics. The first thing you should do is <strong>complete the registration by providing your company details<\/strong>. They are crucial for all further steps, such as registering your company name to replace the number in sent messages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-customer-portal-bulk-sms-gateway.png\" alt=\"How to send bulk SMS online\" class=\"wp-image-3873\" style=\"width:650px;height:322px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-customer-portal-bulk-sms-gateway.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-customer-portal-bulk-sms-gateway-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-customer-portal-bulk-sms-gateway-730x363.png 730w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-customer-portal-bulk-sms-gateway-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/smsapi-customer-portal-bulk-sms-gateway-768x381.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use SMS gateway to send text messages to your customers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a side note, if you want to test our platform, you can skip the step above, but note that some essential features will be locked. Due to security reasons, <strong>we need to verify your account before we let you send branded SMS or use links in text messages<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the basic configuration done, you can start using all that we have to offer. And there are tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-gateway\">features<\/a> you can use!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"infobox infobox--attention post-content--full-width\">\n  <div class=\"infobox__icon\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/smsapi-blog-2021\/assets\/icons\/exclamation.svg\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"infobox__title\">\n    <h4>How to receive SMS from clients?<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"infobox__content\">\n    If you are using Virtual Mobile Numbers, you can receive messages sent by your customers. All received SMS are stored and are accessible in the customer portal.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"smsapi-sms-api-integrate-system-sms-communication\">3. SMSAPI SMS API \u2013 integrate your system with SMS communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are running an online business, you probably use some software, CRM, marketing automation or e-commerce platform. Your activities&#8217; sheer scale requires you to automate the communication, mainly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/transactional-sms-automated-messaging-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transactional messaging<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-authenticator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2-factor authentication<\/a>, and even marketing. Enter the SMS API!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-smsapi-blog wp-block-embed-smsapi-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"0SVwTFfeYa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/sms-api-integration-checklist\/\">SMS API integration checklist \u2013 how to integrate a bulk SMS gateway<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;SMS API integration checklist \u2013 how to integrate a bulk SMS gateway&#8221; &#8212; SMSAPI Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/sms-api-integration-checklist\/embed\/#?secret=fjPNgShVvr#?secret=0SVwTFfeYa\" data-secret=\"0SVwTFfeYa\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As suggested by our name, <strong>API is a fundamental part of the platform<\/strong> present since the beginning of SMSAPI. The interface is thoroughly described in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Documentation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/rest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Swagger tool<\/a>. To make communication with API more straightforward, we have also prepared <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">SMS API Libraries<\/a> to help developers implement it in many popular programming languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start sending SMS via API, you need (of course) to have an active SMSAPI account and the special key (token) required for authorization. Next is a test message with the obligatory \u201eHello world!\u201d \ud83d\ude42 With the first request done correctly, one can start thinking about a business scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through API, you can send SMS online and receive messages via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/two-way-sms-communication\">2-Way SMS solution<\/a> (using callback mechanism), fetch delivery reports, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/database-management-systems-dbms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">manage contact database<\/a>, and more. <a type=\"post\" id=\"2978\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-account-smsapi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Security is a critical factor in our services<\/a>, that\u2019s why all traffic is encrypted. 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