Getting Started with SMS Settings

Accessing SMS Settings

The SMS Settings module is accessible through the main navigation menu and provides a comprehensive interface for configuring SMS gateway providers and API endpoints.

Navigation Steps

1. Main Menu Access: Navigate to the SMS Settings section from the main menu
2. Configuration Interface: Access the SMS configuration interface
3. Gateway Settings: Configure SMS gateway settings
4. Test Functionality: Test and validate SMS functionality

SMS Settings Interface

The SMS settings interface provides a comprehensive configuration panel for setting up SMS functionality.

Configuration Panel

Method Selection

• HTTP Method: Choose between GET and POST methods
• GET Method: Use GET requests for simple SMS sending
• POST Method: Use POST requests for complex SMS gateway integration
• Method Selection: Choose appropriate HTTP method for your SMS provider

API Endpoint Configuration

• Gateway URL: SMS provider's API endpoint
• URL Configuration: Complete API endpoint URL
• Dynamic Parameters: Support for variable substitution
• Endpoint Validation: Verify endpoint accessibility

Header Management

• HTTP Headers: Configure authentication and content headers
• Authentication Headers: API keys, tokens, and credentials
• Content-Type Headers: Specify content format
• Custom Headers: Provider-specific headers

Body Parameters

• Request Body: Parameters for POST requests
• Phone Parameter: Field name for phone number
• Message Parameter: Field name for message content
• Custom Parameters: Additional provider-specific parameters

Data Format

• JSON Format: Send data as JSON payload
• Form Data: Send data as form-encoded
• Format Selection: Choose based on provider requirements

SMS Configuration Components

Core Settings

Method Configuration

• GET Method: Use GET requests for SMS sending
• POST Method: Use POST requests for SMS sending
• Method Selection: Choose appropriate HTTP method for your SMS provider

API Endpoint

• Gateway URL: SMS provider's API endpoint
• URL Configuration: Complete API endpoint URL
• Dynamic Parameters: Support for variable substitution
• Endpoint Validation: Verify endpoint accessibility

Data Format (POST Only)

• JSON Format: Send data as JSON payload
• Form Data: Send data as form-encoded
• Format Selection: Choose based on provider requirements

Header Configuration

HTTP Headers

• Authentication Headers: API keys, tokens, credentials
• Content-Type Headers: Specify content format
• Custom Headers: Provider-specific headers
• Dynamic Headers: Headers with variable substitution

Header Management

• Add Headers: Add new header key-value pairs
• Remove Headers: Delete unnecessary headers
• Edit Headers: Modify existing header values
• Header Validation: Ensure required headers are present

Header Variables

• $phone_number$: Recipient's phone number
• $message$: SMS message content
• $template_id$: Template identifier (if applicable)

Body Parameters (POST Only)

Request Body

• Phone Parameter: Field name for phone number
• Message Parameter: Field name for message content
• Template Parameter: Field name for template ID
• Custom Parameters: Additional provider-specific parameters

Parameter Management

• Add Parameters: Add new parameter key-value pairs
• Remove Parameters: Delete unnecessary parameters
• Edit Parameters: Modify existing parameter values
• Parameter Validation: Ensure required parameters are present

Parameter Variables

• $phone_number$: Recipient's phone number
• $message$: SMS message content
• $template_id$: Template identifier (if applicable)

Getting Started Checklist

Follow this checklist to get started with SMS Settings effectively:

Prerequisites

• ✓ Ensure you have SMS settings permissions
• ✓ Have SMS provider credentials ready
• ✓ Understand your SMS provider's API requirements
• ✓ Review SMS provider documentation

Initial Setup

• ✓ Access the SMS Settings module
• ✓ Review the configuration interface
• ✓ Understand method selection options
• ✓ Learn about API endpoint configuration

Configuration Steps

• ✓ Select appropriate HTTP method (GET/POST)
• ✓ Configure API endpoint URL
• ✓ Set up authentication headers
• ✓ Configure body parameters (for POST)
• ✓ Test SMS functionality

Testing and Validation

• ✓ Test API endpoint connectivity
• ✓ Verify authentication credentials
• ✓ Send test SMS messages
• ✓ Monitor SMS delivery status
• ✓ Validate error handling

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics of accessing SMS Settings, explore the following topics:

• SMS Settings Interface: Learn about the configuration panel and options
• SMS Configuration Components: Understand core settings and method configuration
• Header Configuration: Master HTTP header setup and management
• Body Parameters: Configure request body parameters for POST requests
• SMS Provider Integration: Set up popular SMS providers