Integrations

How to Setup SMS

Configure SMS providers (BulkSMSBD, Twilio) for OTP verification, notifications, and marketing messages

How to Setup SMS

Enable SMS for student OTP login, payment reminders, exam notifications, and custom messages.

Configuring SMS Provider

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → SMS
  2. Select your SMS provider
  3. Enter the credentials
  4. Click Test to verify
  5. Click Save

Supported Providers

BulkSMSBD (Recommended for Bangladesh)

FieldDescription
API KeyYour BulkSMSBD API key
Sender IDApproved sender ID (e.g., your brand name)

Get your API key from bulksmsbd.com

Twilio (International)

FieldDescription
Account SIDFrom Twilio Console
Auth TokenFrom Twilio Console
From NumberYour Twilio phone number

Get your credentials from twilio.com/console

What SMS Are Sent

SMS TypeWhenExample
Login OTPStudent logs in with mobile"Your OTP is 123456"
EnrollmentStudent enrolls"Welcome to [Course]. Access at [url]"
Payment ReceiptPayment recorded"Payment of ৳5,000 received. Receipt: [link]"
Installment DueBefore due date"Installment of ৳1,500 due on [date]"
Exam ReminderBefore exam"Exam [name] starts at [time]"
Result PublishedResults released"Results for [exam] are now available"
CustomManual broadcastAny custom message

Sending Bulk SMS

  1. Go to SMS → Broadcast
  2. Select recipients:
    • All students — Send to everyone
    • By batch — Select specific batches
    • By course — Select specific courses
    • Custom — Pick individual students
  3. Compose your message
  4. Choose to Send now or Schedule for later
  5. Click Send

Tip: SMS costs vary by provider. Check your balance and pricing before large broadcasts.

SMS Balance & Usage

Track your SMS usage at Settings → Integrations → SMS → Usage:

  • Current balance / remaining credits
  • Messages sent today / this month
  • Delivery success rate
  • Failed messages with reasons

Related Articles

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