Overview
The SMS API document provides specifications of the API for the automated sending of SMS via the internet through
HTTPS mode. This API document is intended for the developers and clients alike who plan to integrate their systems with the Bulk SMS service of Gupshup.
Pre start checklist
To start using the SMS API, you should have:
- User name & password. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at https://enterprise.smsgupshup.com
- URL encoding of your message, password etc.
For any queries, our support is available for you at 022 42006799 or email us at [email protected].
The SMS API is designed to allow you to access an SSL Enabled connection for added security. It supports Hypertext Transfer Protocol over the Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS) protocol.
Authentication
The API supports only a Plain Authentication Scheme for users. This authentication scheme requires only the user ID and password. The connection security is provided through HTTPS protocol.
In addition to SSL, the API is designed to allow you to securely send sensitive data to the Gupshup platform by encrypting the data using Advanced Encryption Standard i.e. AES 256-bit encryption. At your request (please reach out to us at 022 42006799 or email us at [email protected], a 256-bit symmetric key is generated by Gupshup and set up for your account.
You must use this key to encrypt API parameter values when sending the API request. Once the request is received by Gupshup, the payload is decrypted by Gupshup and sent ahead to the operator.
Message Length
No of Messages | Text characters | Unicode characters |
---|---|---|
1 SMS | 160-characters | 70-characters |
4 SMS | 612-characters | 268-characters |
7 SMS | 1071-characters | 469-characters |
10 SMS | 1530-characters | 670-characters |
31 SMS | 4743-characters | |
32 SMS | 4896-characters | |
35 SMS | 5355-characters | |
38 SMS | 5814-characters | |
41 SMS | 6273-characters | |
44 SMS | 6732-characters | |
45 SMS | 6885-characters | |
47 SMS | 7191-characters | |
48 SMS | 7344-characters | |
51 SMS | 7803-characters | |
52 SMS | 7956-characters | |
53 SMS | 8000-characters |
Updated 2 days ago