Gateway Configuration

WSMS supports 300+ SMS gateway providers. This guide shows you how to configure your gateway for optimal performance.

Step 1: Gather Gateway Credentials

Collect these credentials from your SMS provider:

WSMS Field	Alternative Names	Where to Find
Username	User, API Username, Account ID	Account settings
Password	API Password, API Token	API/security settings
API Key	Access Token	API Keys section
Sender ID	From Name, From Number	Sender settings

Contact your gateway’s support if you cannot locate these credentials.

Step 2: Connect to WSMS

Option A: Manual Setup

1. Navigate to SMS → Settings → SMS Gateway
2. Select your SMS provider from the dropdown
3. Enter your credentials in the matching fields
4. Click Save Changes

Option B: Setup Wizard (v7.0+)

1. Go to SMS → Settings → SMS Gateway
2. Click Re-run Setup Wizard
3. Follow the guided steps

Step 3: Verify Configuration

After saving, check the Gateway Overview panel:

Field	Description
Status	Gateway activation state
Balance/Credit	Remaining SMS credits
Incoming Messages	SMS receiving capability
Bulk SMS	Mass messaging status
MMS Support	Picture messaging availability

Extra Configuration Options

Additional settings you can configure:

• Admin bar balance display - Show credit in admin bar
• Send SMS page credit visibility - Display balance on send page
• Delivery method - Instant, Scheduled, or Batch
• Unicode message support - For non-Latin characters
• Number space trimming - Clean phone number formatting
• International number restrictions - Limit to specific countries

Testing Your Configuration

Always test your gateway setup:

1. Go to SMS → Send SMS
2. Enter a test phone number (your own)
3. Type a simple message like “Test from WSMS”
4. Click Send
5. Verify you receive the message

Troubleshooting

Messages Not Sending

• Verify API credentials are correct
• Check your gateway account balance
• Ensure the sender ID is approved
• Check server firewall isn’t blocking API calls

Invalid Sender ID

• Some countries require pre-registered sender IDs
• Use only alphanumeric characters (no special chars)
• Keep sender ID under 11 characters

Related

• Notifications - Set up SMS notifications
• Admin Mobile Number - Configure admin number