Introduction
Integration
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Prerequisites Ensure you have access to your Vonage dashboard. |
Configure Vonage as Custom SMS Connector
This document will help you set Vonage as a Custom Connector on MoEngage dashboard. You can then simply choose Vonage Custom Connector to send SMS.
Before proceeding ahead, make sure you have the following parameters for calls to Vonage API (Nexmo). You can find your Key and Secret in Vonage Dashboard. You can also read about Vonage SMS API here.
| Parameter | Description |
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| api_key | - Your Key. For example: api_key=n3xm0rocks
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| api_secret | - Your Secret. For example: api_secret=12ab34cd
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Once you are ready, log in to MoEngage dashboard and follow the steps outlined below:
- On the MoEngage Dashboard, navigate to Settings > Channel > SMS & Connector and click on the SMS Connector Config tab.
- In Custom Connecters, click CREATE.
Step 1: Set the Connector
Fill in the following details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Connecter Name | Type the name to identify the Vonage custom connector. |
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Sender Name |
Type the name to identify the Vonage sender. |
Step 2: Configure Webhook
Add the Vonage webhook URL . Choose GET or as suggested by Vonage. The following example uses the SMS API of Vonage.
GET Method:
Once you enter your API Request URL, you will be able to see the URL parameters here:
You can find your Key and Secret in Vonage Dashboard.
In to the field, add Moesms_destination to pass the mobile number of the user. In the text field, add Moesms_message, as shown below
Replace From with the sender Id of your account provided by Vonage.
Step 3: Test and save the settings
Do a test SMS to make sure everything is set up correctly. And finally, click Save to save the settings.
Now you are good to proceed with SMS Campaign creation.
Next Steps
- Create an SMS campaign using the Getting Started for creating SMS campaign.
- Set the Frequency Capping for SMS.
- Set the Current Service Provider.
- Read more about campaign analytics.