Receive SMS

How to Receive SMS Messages

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When a message is sent to your Dedicated Short Code or Keyword on a Shared Short Code, SMS4U provides several flexible methods for delivering received messages to your system.

Here's how you can receive and manage your SMS communications:

 

Deliver Received SMS to Email

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SMS4U simplifies your SMS communication by forwarding received messages directly to your email inbox.

Here's what you get:

• The sender's mobile number
• Date/Time Received
• The content of the received message

To reply, simply respond to the email, and SMS4U will convert your reply into an SMS and send it on your behalf.

 

View Received SMS on Web Portal

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Our intuitive Web Portal provides a centralized hub for managing your SMS communications.

Key features include:

• Message Logging: All incoming messages are logged for easy access.
• Contact Management: Add contacts to your list or view details.
• Direct Replies: Send replies directly from the Web Portal.

To reply, simply respond to the email, and SMS4U will convert your reply into an SMS and send it on your behalf.

 

Deliver Received SMS via Webhook

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For seamless integration with your existing systems, SMS4U offers webhook notifications. This method is ideal for automated processing and real-time updates:

• Webhook Notifications: Messages are sent through a webhook notification using Simple HTTP/S request or JSON/XML via HTTPS.
• Custom URL: Provide us with a URL to POST/GET the information.

Standard Variables Included:

• UserID: A static authentication ID to verify the source as SMS4U.
• Password: For additional verification of the UserID.
• FromNumber: The sender's mobile number.
• ToNumber: The recipient's number (either the Short Code or Long Code).
• Message: The content of the received message.

These variables can be customised according to your specific requirements