{"id":5658,"date":"2023-05-23T13:27:40","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/?p=5658"},"modified":"2023-05-24T11:00:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T09:00:35","slug":"country-filtering-sms-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/country-filtering-sms-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"New Function in the Customer Portal: Country Filtering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Discover a new feature of the SMSAPI Customer Portal: Country filtering.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Presenting the newest addition to the SMSAPI Customer Portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country filtering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Country filtering feature responds to the growing demand from our customers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/bulk-sms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">global bulk SMS messaging<\/a>. Therefore, we have decided to expand the capabilities of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/sms-gateway-starting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional SMS gateway<\/a> with a precise tool for controlling authorized destinations for text messages. From now on, you can block outgoing SMS messages to selected countries; thus, control SMS communication costs better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple yet extremely helpful solution will prove essential when you notice unexpected messages sent to more expensive destinations. The Country filtering protects your account from attempts at abuse by unfair competition.<\/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,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\"\/><\/div><div class=\"infobox__title\"><h4>Did you know that SMSAPI is a global SMS messaging platform?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"infobox__content\">\n<p>You need just one account at SMSAPI to communicate with customers worldwide. Read more about bulk SMS countries to all countries.<\/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=\"9dkBHpfysr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/send-global-sms-infographic\/\">How to send SMS messages globally? (infographic)<\/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;How to send SMS messages globally? (infographic)&#8221; &#8212; SMSAPI Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/send-global-sms-infographic\/embed\/#?secret=c9TrqICluT#?secret=9dkBHpfysr\" data-secret=\"9dkBHpfysr\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover a new SMS cost-cutting tool \u2013 a user manual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new feature is already available in the SMSAPI Customer Portal, so go ahead and test it! Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.smsapi.com\/react\/account-settings\/country-filtering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Country filtering<\/a> in the Account setting menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose one of three modes: &#8220;Send only to&#8221;, &#8220;Do not send to&#8221;, or &#8220;Do not restrict the sendings&#8221;. Only one mode can be active at any time. Selecting a different one will reset your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that any changes you make within this new feature will immediately affect your entire account. We advise caution if you are unsure about the potential consequences of these decisions. However, please note that reverting the settings is simple and always available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Send only to&#8221; mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the SMS system will default block all messaging outside the United Kingdom. You can any number of countries to this list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2-730x640.png\" alt=\"Country filtering business SMS messaging\" class=\"wp-image-5661\" width=\"650\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2-730x640.png 730w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2-228x200.png 228w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2-114x100.png 114w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2-768x673.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2-700x613.png 700w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-2.png 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this setting, the SMS gateway sends messages to numbers from the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Add a new country by selecting it from the list and then clicking the green plus on the screen&#8217;s right part. Delete unwanted positions using the trashcan icon. There&#8217;s no upper limit of countries added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have also prepared several suggestions for your convenience: pre-made lists of the most commonly selected countries (European Union and European Economic Area). Clicking the blue button will add the specified group to the allowed destinations. You can customize this selection according to your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-smsapi-blog-2021-infobox infobox infobox--attention post-content--full-width\"><div class=\"infobox__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\"\/><\/div><div class=\"infobox__title\"><h4>Attention<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"infobox__content\">\n<p>The filtering feature works immediately and applies to your entire SMSAPI account. We advise caution when using this feature, especially if you run SMS campaigns involving multiple countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Do not send to\u201d mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second mode in which the new feature can operate is excluding unwanted countries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3-730x540.png\" alt=\"Country filtering active\" class=\"wp-image-5662\" width=\"650\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3-730x540.png 730w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3-270x200.png 270w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3-135x100.png 135w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3-700x518.png 700w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-3.png 903w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our SMS system will block messages to French numbers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Similarly, you select countries from the list you do not want to send messages to, confirm it with a plus sign, and voila, you have a blacklist of destinations. From now on, the SMS gateway will not send messages to numbers originating from the specified destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Unrestricted sending&#8221; mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this mode, the SMS system will send messages to all countries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1-730x416.png\" alt=\"Country filtering no restrictions to SMS messaging\" class=\"wp-image-5660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1-730x416.png 730w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1-700x399.png 700w, https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/smsapi-country-filtering-1.png 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Send SMS to all countries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example of using the new feature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You run a company that operates only within the European Union. You sell beautifully handcrafted lamps. On your website, you have set up a verification process for new accounts using a code sent via SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From now on, you can narrow down the automatic sending of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-authenticator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">verification SMS messages<\/a> to countries where it is profitable to send orders. The filtering of sending countries feature helps you save on users whom you ultimately do not wish to serve.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country filtering \u2013 questions and answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you will find answers to questions about the new feature in the Customer Panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Country filtering feature?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Filtering of sending countries is a feature in the SMSAPI Customer Panel that adds three new sending modes: &#8220;Only send to,&#8221; &#8220;Don&#8217;t send to,&#8221; and &#8220;Do not restrict the sendings.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of the new feature?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It improves security and provides better control over costs associated with unexpected SMS sending to more expensive destinations. From now on, you gain more precise control over the list of countries to which you want to send messages. You can also specify destinations you do not want to send SMS to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to change the settings before each campaign?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. You only need to configure it once. Your preferences will be saved. You can change the settings at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I find the Country filtering feature?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find it in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ssl.smsapi.com\/react\/account-settings\/country-filtering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Country filtering tab<\/a> in your account settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the new feature affect user permissions (subusers)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your subusers will inherit the settings. You don&#8217;t need to do anything to maintain the current settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I ask questions about international messaging?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to contact our customer support team or your account manager\u2014the contact information is at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need an introduction to the SMSAPI Customer Panel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/do-it-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMSAPI Do-it-yourself<\/a> series of articles is a comprehensive guide to your account and our Customer Panel. Choose the topic you&#8217;re interested in and see how quickly you can send your first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/en\/sms-campaigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMS campaign<\/a>!<\/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=\"kSDzjJOcE6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/do-it-yourself-customer-portal-walkthrough\/\">Do it yourself #01 &#8211; Customer Portal Walkthrough (video tutorial)<\/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;Do it yourself #01 &#8211; Customer Portal Walkthrough (video tutorial)&#8221; &#8212; SMSAPI Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/do-it-yourself-customer-portal-walkthrough\/embed\/#?secret=0tAF09ugSx#?secret=kSDzjJOcE6\" data-secret=\"kSDzjJOcE6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other methods to secure your SMSAPI account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about various methods to improve data security, access control, and account spending on your SMSAPI account. The guide includes topics such as SMS password login, tokens, encrypted connections, and much more.<\/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=\"huer8jRS0D\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-account-smsapi\/\">How to secure your SMSAPI account?<\/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;How to secure your SMSAPI account?&#8221; &#8212; SMSAPI Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smsapi.com\/blog\/how-to-secure-account-smsapi\/embed\/#?secret=jZjpPuKJxq#?secret=huer8jRS0D\" data-secret=\"huer8jRS0D\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMSAPI is ISO 27001 certified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since August 2021, SMSAPI has been ISO 27001 certified by T\u00dcV Nord Polska. 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