Add new SMS setups (self-serve)
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You can add as many SMS setups as you want. This page explains how to:
Navigate to My Workspace -> SMS.
Click + New SMS Setup.
Follow the steps as prompted by the setup wizard (shown below).
Select how you plan to use the SMS channel:
Note: In certain countries, one-way messaging is not allowed.
If you've selected two-way communication, you must also:
Select a long number/short code.
Add a new number or use an existing one.
Choose between:
HTTP (if you are using SMS as the only channel), or
One API (for use with WhatsApp, SMS, and future channels)
Create a new API setup or link an existing one.
Enter a name for the API.
Select whether this must be added in the Sandbox (recommended) or Production environment.
Select a delivery option under SMS Service Class:
Priority SMS delivery: Our fastest and most direct line of delivery of time-sensitive SMS messages such as one-time PINs (OTPs) and transactional messages.
Not to be used for marketing or promotional notifications.
Standard SMS delivery: For high-quality, reliable SMS delivery of non-time-sensitive SMS messages such as marketing promotions, brand announcements, or CRM messages.
Edit other optional settings (e.g., enabling message parts and configuring callbacks for delivery notifications) using the toggles.
Your API details are displayed.
The unique API key is the authorization key required to interface with the Clickatell platform.
The API key is prepopulated in our example scripts that you can copy and paste.
Click + Add test phone and follow the prompts.
Click Complete.
Via API: You're prompted to select either the (sending only) or (sending & receiving) messaging type.
Via Campaign Manager: This tool is ideal for campaigns such as promotions, reminders, alerts, event information, and quick polls. This is managed as a .
See of the guide for more details on SMS numbers.
Since short codes require an application process and are not available immediately, we recommend you before adding a new SMS setup if you plan on using a short code for your SMS communications.
Test the sending/receiving of messages from the Sandbox environment by adding up to three numbers to your account.
Your new SMS Setup is added to the table and is visible on the page.