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title: ClickSend SMS
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| :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/clicksend.png" alt="ClickSend SMS logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | ClickSend is a cloud-based communications platform that enables businesses to send SMS, email, voice, and direct mail. Integrating ClickSend with Make.com allows users to automate sending notifications, alerts, and marketing messages across multiple channels directly from their workflows. |
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# Requirements

To use the ClickSend SMS app in Make, you must have an active [ClickSend account](https://dashboard.clicksend.com/signup). For subscription, refer to the [ClickSend SMS pricing page](https://www.clicksend.com/).

To use the ClickSend SMS modules, you must have a ClickSend account. You can create an account at [clicksend.com](https://dashboard.clicksend.com/signup/step1).

Refer to the [ClickSend API documentation](https://developers.clicksend.com/docs/rest/v3/) for a list of available endpoints.

# Connect ClickSend SMS and Make 

To get started, you must first create a connection between ClickSend SMS and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. 

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[Obtain your API key in ClickSend SMS](docId:2pMNCVE_qkz4-7zOPj8iB) 
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[Create the connection in Make](docId:2pMNCVE_qkz4-7zOPj8iB) 
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## Obtain your API key in ClickSend

To obtain your API key from your ClickSend account:

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Log in to your ClickSend account.
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In the top-right corner, click the key icon to view your **API Credentials**.
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Copy the **API key** value shown and store it in a safe place.
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You will use this value in the **API key** field in Make.

## Create the connection in Make

To establish the connection in Make:

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Log in to your Make account, add a ClickSend SMS module to your Make, and click **Create a connection**.
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Optional: In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection.
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In the **Username** field, enter your ClickSend username.
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In the **API Key** field, enter the API key copied above.
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Click **Save**.
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If prompted, authenticate your account and confirm access.
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You have successfully established the connection. You can now edit your scenarios and add more ClickSend SMS modules. If your connection requires reauthorization at any point, follow the connection renewal steps [here](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ).

# ClickSend SMS modules

After connecting the app, you can perform the following actions:

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## Contacts

- List Contacts
- Get a Contact
- Create a Contact
- Update a Contact
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## SMS

- Watch SMS Messages

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Note: To use this module, it is necessary to have 1) unread messages in your ClickSend SMS account and 2) a rule set up with a POLL action in your ClickSend Messaging settings.
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- List Inbound SMS
- Send SMS
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## MMS

- Send MMS
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## Voice Messages

- Watch Voice Messages
- List Voice Messages
- Send a Voice Message
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## Emails

- Add an Email to Allowed
- Send a Verification Email
- Send a Transactional Email
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## Send Posts

- Send a Fax
- Send a Postcard
- Send a Post Letter
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## Files

- Upload a File
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## Other

- Make an API Call
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# Templates

You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios.

# ClickSend SMS resources 

You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links

- [ClickSend SMS topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=ClickSend%20SMS)
- [ClickSend SMS website](https://www.clicksend.com/)
- [ClickSend SMS API documentation](https://developers.clicksend.com/docs/rest/v3/)
- [ClickSend SMS page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/clicksend)