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The following is a quick guide to assist you getting started with the simplest form of sending an SMS message with SMPP API development.

 

 

Prerequisite

You must have requested access to the SMPP interface to be provisioned when filling in the order form.

 

 

Step 1: Provision your SMPP API Access

Request the SMPP API Access to be provisioned against your account.

 

•Specify the user's 'Alias' - this will be used for the SMPP API Access/Authentication.

•If you wish to lock your SMPP API Access down to originate from a particular host or set of hosts, please provide this information when requesting your SMPP API access provisioning.

 

 

Step 2: Configure Your SMPP Application

Once your Service Support Team or Account Executive has confirmed that this has been provisioned for the specified user, you can start using the service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

 

 

Further information can be found in SMPP Interface Developer Guide available from your account representative.

 

 

Step 3: Test your physical connectivity

 

From your SMPP client's command line, attempt to connect to the SMPP server to validate your physical access is available.

 

If you do not receive the 'Connected to na1.smartmessagingsuite.com' address message then there may be firewalls blocking access between your server and the SMPP server.

     

 

Expected result is:

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Test your SMPP connectivity

Once you have confirmed your physical connectivity is in place, attempt to establish your bind from your SMPP Client.

 

 

Step 5: Additional Support

Additional support and information for API and interface development:

 

•Support teams

•SMPP Interface Developers Guide

•Online Help