SMS Provider Integration
Integrate with popular SMS providers like Twilio, MessageBird, and Nexmo with supported methods and detailed configuration examples for seamless SMS functionality.
Before You Start
Ensure you have active accounts with your chosen SMS providers and have obtained the necessary API credentials (API keys, tokens, account SIDs, etc.). Test your configurations in a development environment before deploying to production.
SMS Provider Integration
The SMS Settings module supports integration with various SMS providers through standardized HTTP methods and configuration options.
Supported Methods
GET Method Configuration
- URL-based Parameters: Parameters in URL query string
- Simple Integration: Basic SMS gateway integration
- URL Example: https://example.com/sms?phone=$phone_number$&message=$message$
- Header Support: Optional HTTP headers
POST Method Configuration
- Request Body: Parameters in request body
- Advanced Integration: Complex SMS gateway integration
- Header Requirements: Authentication and content headers
- Data Format: JSON or form-encoded data
Provider Examples
GET Method Example
Configuration:
- API Endpoint: https://api.smsprovider.com/send
- Headers:
- - Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
- - Content-Type: application/json
- URL Parameters: phone=$phone_number$&message=$message$
POST Method Example
Configuration:
- API Endpoint: https://api.smsprovider.com/send
- Headers:
- - Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
- - Content-Type: application/json
- Body Parameters:
- - to: $phone_number$
- - message: $message$
- - sender: COMPANY_NAME
Popular SMS Providers
Twilio Configuration
Twilio SMS Setup
Method: POST
API Endpoint: https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/{AccountSid}/Messages.json
Sent As: JSON
Headers:
- - Authorization: Basic {Base64EncodedCredentials}
Body Parameters:
- - To: $phone_number$
- - From: YOUR_TWILIO_NUMBER
- - Body: $message$
MessageBird Configuration
MessageBird SMS Setup
Method: POST
API Endpoint: https://rest.messagebird.com/messages
Sent As: JSON
Headers:
- - Authorization: AccessKey YOUR_ACCESS_KEY
- - Content-Type: application/json
Body Parameters:
- - recipients: $phone_number$
- - originator: YOUR_SENDER_NAME
- - body: $message$
Nexmo/Vonage Configuration
Nexmo/Vonage SMS Setup
Method: POST
API Endpoint: https://rest.nexmo.com/sms/json
Sent As: JSON
Headers:
- - Content-Type: application/json
Body Parameters:
- - api_key: YOUR_API_KEY
- - api_secret: YOUR_API_SECRET
- - to: $phone_number$
- - from: YOUR_SENDER_NAME
- - text: $message$
Custom Provider Setup
Generic HTTP API
GET Method Configuration:
- Method: GET
- API Endpoint: https://your-sms-provider.com/send?phone=$phone_number$&message=$message$&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY
- Headers:
- - User-Agent: YourApp/1.0
Custom POST API
POST Method Configuration:
- Method: POST
- API Endpoint: https://your-sms-provider.com/api/v1/send
- Sent As: JSON
- Headers:
- - Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN
- - Content-Type: application/json
- Body Parameters:
- - recipient: $phone_number$
- - content: $message$
- - sender_id: YOUR_SENDER_ID
Configuration Steps
Step-by-Step Setup
- Choose Your Provider: Select from supported providers or configure a custom one
- Obtain Credentials: Get API keys, tokens, and other required credentials
- Configure Method: Choose GET or POST method based on provider requirements
- Set API Endpoint: Enter the provider's API endpoint URL
- Configure Headers: Add required authentication and content headers
- Set Body Parameters: Configure request body parameters (for POST method)
- Test Configuration: Send test SMS to verify setup
- Monitor Delivery: Check SMS delivery status and logs
Testing and Validation
Configuration Testing
- API Testing: Test SMS provider API directly
- Configuration Testing: Validate SMS settings
- Message Testing: Test SMS message delivery
- Integration Testing: Test end-to-end SMS flow
Common Issues
- Authentication Errors: Check API keys and credentials
- Endpoint Issues: Verify API endpoint URL
- Parameter Problems: Ensure correct parameter names and values
- Rate Limiting: Check provider rate limits
Best Practices
Security Considerations
- Secure Storage: Store API keys and credentials securely
- Environment Variables: Use environment variables for sensitive data
- Access Control: Restrict SMS settings access
- Audit Logging: Maintain comprehensive security logging
Performance Optimization
- Queue Management: Optimize SMS queue processing
- Rate Limiting: Implement appropriate rate limiting
- Error Handling: Robust error handling and retry logic
- Monitoring: Monitor SMS delivery performance
Important Notes
- • Always test configurations in development before production use
- • Keep your SMS provider credentials secure and up-to-date
- • Monitor SMS costs and delivery rates regularly
- • Have backup SMS providers configured for redundancy
- • Follow your SMS provider's terms of service and rate limits