Options in this group are used to define how LinkServer sends SMS messages. Messages are sent via the Clickatell SMS Gateway. Clickatell is not free, but has several advantages:
| • | Highly reliable delivery of SMS messages to most countries of the world |
| • | No need to connect a cellular phone to your server |
| • | No third-party software is required |
| • | Simple configuration |
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Tibbo is not affiliated with Clickatell in any way. Clickatell does not pay or remunerate Tibbo in any way, and is not otherwise a Tibbo client or partner. The grounds for this recommendation are purely technical. |
To start using Clickatell SMS sending service:
| 1. | Register at http://www.clickatell.com. |
| 2. | Log in to Clickatell Central. |
| 3. | Go to Manage My Products. |
| 4. | Add an HTTP/S connection. |
| 5. | Enter only connection name and leave all settings at the defaults (you may want to customize some settings, e.g. lock the IP from which SMS messages are accepted). |
| 6. | Enter your Clickatell settings in LinkServer SMS Sending configuration and enable SMS sending. |
Enable SMS Sending
Key name in the configuration file: smsSendingEnabled
Value type: Boolean
Possible values: true or false
Default value: false
Allows LinkServer to send SMS messages.
Clickatell Account Username
Key name in the configuration file: smsClickatellUsername
Value type: String
Possible values: Any string
Default value: "" (empty)
Defines Clickatell username. Should match your Clickatell server login.
Clickatell Account Password
Key name in the configuration file: smsClickatellPassword
Value type: String
Possible values: Any string
Default value: "" (empty)
Defines Clickatell password. Should match your Clickatell server password.
Clickatell Account API ID
Key name in the configuration file: smsClickatellApiId
Value type: String
Possible values: Any string
Default value: "" (empty)
Specifies ID of connection (API) created on Clickatell server. This connection must be of HTTP/S format.
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Be sure to specify the connection ID (numeric), not the connection name. |
Sender Number (International Format)
Key name in the configuration file: smsSender
Value type: String
Possible values: Any valid cellular phone number
Default value: "" (empty)
Number of the phone to be used as SMS messages sender. This number must be registered with Clickatell.