Integrate SMS messaging into your applications in minutes. RESTful API with comprehensive documentation, multiple SDKs, and webhooks for delivery notifications. Built for developers, trusted by enterprises.
Everything you need to integrate SMS messaging seamlessly into your applications
Most developers complete integration in under 2 hours. RESTful architecture, clear documentation, and code examples in 8+ programming languages make getting started effortless.
Official SDKs for Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, Ruby, Go, C#, and Swift. Type-safe interfaces, promise-based APIs, and automatic retries included in every SDK.
TLS 1.3 encryption, API key authentication, IP whitelisting, and rate limiting. 99.9% API uptime SLA with automatic failover and redundant infrastructure.
Single API endpoint for 20+ African countries. Automatic number detection and routing. Unicode support for local languages. No need for multiple integrations.
Delivery status notifications pushed to your servers in real-time. No polling required. Webhook authentication and automatic retry for failed deliveries.
Full-featured testing environment with simulated responses. Test all API features without sending real messages or incurring costs. Perfect for CI/CD pipelines.
Send SMS using the Africala SMS API
// Node.js example using fetch
const apiToken = "YOUR_API_TOKEN";
async function sendSMS() {
const response = await fetch("https://api2.smsala.com/SendSmsV2", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify([
{
apiToken: apiToken,
messageType: "1",
messageEncoding: "1",
destinationAddress: "234812XXXXXXX",
sourceAddress: "YourBrand",
messageText: "Hello from Africala API!",
callBackUrl: "https://yourdomain.com/webhook",
userReferenceId: "ref123"
}
])
});
const result = await response.json();
console.log(result);
}
sendSMS();
# Python example using requests
import requests
url = "https://api2.smsala.com/SendSmsV2"
payload = [
{
"apiToken": "YOUR_API_TOKEN",
"messageType": "1",
"messageEncoding": "1",
"destinationAddress": "234812XXXXXXX",
"sourceAddress": "YourBrand",
"messageText": "Hello from Africala API!",
"callBackUrl": "https://yourdomain.com/webhook",
"userReferenceId": "ref123"
}
]
response = requests.post(url, json=payload)
print(response.json())
<?php
// PHP example using cURL
$url = "https://api2.smsala.com/SendSmsV2";
$data = [
[
"apiToken" => "YOUR_API_TOKEN",
"messageType" => "1",
"messageEncoding" => "1",
"destinationAddress" => "234812XXXXXXX",
"sourceAddress" => "YourBrand",
"messageText" => "Hello from Africala API!",
"callBackUrl" => "https://yourdomain.com/webhook",
"userReferenceId" => "ref123"
]
];
$ch = curl_init($url);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
"Content-Type: application/json"
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode($data));
$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
echo $response;
?>
Everything you need for robust SMS integration
Build powerful SMS-enabled applications
Automated transactional notifications like order confirmations, shipping updates, delivery alerts, and customer support. Integrate SMS at every touchpoint of the customer journey for higher engagement and fewer support tickets.
OTP verification, password resets, security alerts, subscription reminders, and feature announcements. Keep users informed with transactional SMS integrated directly into your application logic.
OTP authentication, push notification backup, user engagement campaigns, and re-activation messages. SMS ensures message delivery even when push notifications fail or apps are uninstalled.
Lead follow-ups, appointment reminders, customer surveys, and personalized campaigns. Enable two-way messaging directly from CRM workflows based on customer actions and lifecycle stages.
Reservation confirmations, reminder notifications, cancellation alerts, and check-in instructions. Reduce no-shows with automated SMS reminders sent at optimal times.
Device alerts, maintenance reminders, sensor notifications, and system status updates. Enable SMS communication for devices without internet connectivity.
Build reliable and scalable SMS integrations
Implement retry logic for failed requests. Handle rate limits gracefully with exponential backoff. Log all API responses for debugging and monitoring.
Validate webhook signatures to verify authenticity. Use HTTPS endpoints. Implement idempotency to handle duplicate deliveries safely.
Respect API rate limits to avoid throttling. Queue messages during high-volume periods. Distribute API calls across multiple keys if needed.
Keep messages concise to minimize costs. Use URL shorteners for links. Batch API calls when sending multiple messages for efficiency.
Track delivery rates, API latency, and error rates. Set up alerts for anomalies. Monitor webhook endpoint uptime and response times.
Use sandbox environment for development. Test with real phone numbers before production. Validate message formatting across different carriers.
Simple, transparent pricing designed for developers. No setup fees. No subscriptions. Pay only for successful delivery.
Get full access to our messaging infrastructure. You are charged only when messages are successfully delivered.
Pricing varies by destination and carrier and is always transparently displayed before you send.
No hidden fees. No minimum spend. No surprises.
See how developers build reliable SMS solutions with our API
"API integration took 2 hours. Documentation is excellent. Processing 890,000 API requests daily with 99.9% uptime."
"RESTful API with clear error codes. Webhook retries work perfectly. Our entire notification system runs on it."
"SDKs for Node.js and Python made integration painless. Rate limits are generous. Support team answers technical questions fast."
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