Getting Started

Summary

Step 1

Sign up

Step 2

Get a sender ID

Step 3

Get credential

Follow the steps below to learn how to quickly start sending messaging using 9bits SMS API:

1. Sign up

Using the SMS API starts with signing up for a free account on the 9bits Customer Dashboard. If you already have an account, skip this step.

2. Get a sender ID

When you sign up for a 9bits account, you get a free sender ID for testing. You may request for a custom sender ID on the Customer Dashboard.

3. Get credentials

You need an API Token which is required for each transactions or requests to the SMS API. These tokens are created automatically on the Customer Dashboard for each account. You can find your token security tab, under Settings

All our endpoints will request for your API token, so keep them handy.