--- title: GatewayAPI SMS slug: gatewayapi description: How to integrate GatewayAPI SMS with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_gatewayapi.png createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:28.552Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/gatewayapi.png" alt="GatewayAPI SMS logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | GatewayAPI enables businesses to send and receive SMS messages globally. Integrating GatewayAPI with Make.com allows users to automate SMS notifications, alerts, and two-way messaging in their workflows, enhancing customer communication and engagement directly from their existing systems. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official GatewayAPI SMS documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [GatewayAPI SMS](https://gatewayapi.com/support/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the GatewayAPI SMS app in Make, you must be a customer with an active GatewayAPI account and support at least TLS 12, [create your account on GatewayAPI SMS](https://gatewayapi.com). For subscription, refer to the [GatewayAPI SMS pricing page](https://gatewayapi.com). # Connect GatewayAPI SMS and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between GatewayAPI SMS and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your Basic in your GatewayAPI SMS account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your Basic in your GatewayAPI SMS account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **Basic** in your GatewayAPI SMS account. To obtain your **Basic **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to the** dashboard** after logging in. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the** API section** in the main navigation menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on** API keys**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API token** displayed on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://gatewayapi.com/docs/apis/authentication/) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the GatewayAPI SMS module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your GatewayAPI SMS account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # GatewayAPI SMS modules After connecting to the GatewayAPI SMS app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Check Account Balance Fetches the current balance of your GatewayAPI account. If your balance is low, you can add funds or set up automated top-ups directly in your gatewayapi.com account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an SMS Message Retrieves specific information about an SMS message, such as its delivery status and other message details. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Received SMS Messages Retrieve a list of all SMS messages that were received through GatewayAPI during a specified time period. For more information about receiving messages, please contact our customer support team. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List SMS Prices Fetches the current SMS pricing details for more than 200 countries supported by GatewayAPI, allowing you to check costs before sending messages internationally. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Usage Data Provides detailed usage statistics for sent SMS messages within a specified timeframe, including the number of messages sent, destination countries, and total costs incurred. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Scheduled SMS Message Schedule SMS messages to be sent at a specific time, ensuring recipients in different time zones receive them at the most appropriate moment. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Secret SMS Message Conceals the message content so that only the intended recipient can view it, making it ideal for transmitting sensitive information. Access to this secure feature is tightly restricted; please contact our support team to request permission. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send an Instant-Charge SMS message Charge the SMS recipient a specified amount, which will be deducted directly from their mobile phone balance. Please contact us to complete the setup process. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send an SMS Message Using any Character or Emoji Send a text message in any language, including symbols or emojis, using USC2 encoding (supports all characters), with a limit of 70 characters per message. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send an SMS message Sends a text message (SMS) to a selected group of contacts. ::: # 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. # GatewayAPI SMS resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [GatewayAPI SMS topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=GatewayAPI%20SMS) - [GatewayAPI SMS website](https://gatewayapi.com) - [GatewayAPI SMS API documentation](https://gatewayapi.com/docs/) - [GatewayAPI SMS page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/gatewayapi) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::