Quick start guide (SMS)

To use Clickatell's SMS channel, you need to:

1. Activate SMS as a channel in your account. (self-serve only)

2. Add a new SMS setup. (self-serve only)

   • As part of this step, you must purchase a short code/long number.

3. Start sending messages:

   1. Via Clickatell's One API or HTTP API to send and receive messages directly via SMS.

   2. Via Clickatell's Chat Flow and Chat Desk applications (Interact or Transact only).

   3. You can also use SMS with our Broadcast Messenger tool.

If you plan on using a US Long Number, please refer to the 10DLC section of this guide.