SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Introduction This technical note explains how to configuration process for sending SMS text messages to end-users via SMTP (e-mail). Sending via SMTP is a cost effective SMS solution, but requires extra input from the end user. They will need to enter both their mobile number and their carrier.
SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Configuring SMS over SMTP Check Plugin Versions SMS over SMTP requires the following plugin versions: SMS Services Plugin 2.9.2 or later To verify you have the correct plugin versions installed, navigate to Administrator > Plugin Manager > Manage Plugins and check the version number in the list.
SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> The enabled carriers will appear bolded in the list. NOTE A useful reference site for determining the address syntax is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_carriers_providing_SMS_transit. If necessary you can create or edit an existing entry as you find neceary. Create the SMS to SMTP Gateway Amigopod supports multiple SMS gateways used under different scenarios.
SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Send a Test Message Select Send SMS to open the test form. Enter your mobile number and carrier, and write yourself a brief message. Click Send Message and you should see a positive response. Messages sent over SMTP may take a number of seconds to arrive. If the message takes longer than a couple of minutes, you may want to check the inbox of your SMTP account.
SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Example Guest Self-Registration Mobile Self-Registration We will create a guest self-registration that asks for their mobile number and name. The mobile number will become their username. Create the Self-Registration Navigate to Guest Manager > Customization > Guest Self-Registration and select Create new self-registration page.
SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Customize Register Page Form Select Form under Register Page to display the list of fields. Adjust the fields as desired. In this case we have disabled email. As stated above, we want to use the phone as the username. In order to do this, we need to add the username field and re-label it accordingly.
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SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Save Changes and then select Insert After from the username selection. Select visitor_carrier under Field Name and allow the page to refresh. Override the Label and Description as desired. The fields list. CONFIDENTIAL...
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SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Select Back to guest self-registration editor at the bottom of the fields list. Select Form under Receipt Page and select visitor_phone. Select Insert After to add the carrier selection. Select visitor_carrier under Field Name and allow the page to refresh. Override the Description as ‘_’. A single underscore ‘_’...
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SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Click Register. The receipt page will be displayed. You should have received the credentials over SMS as well. CONFIDENTIAL...
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SMS over SMTP Version <Ver> Troubleshooting SMTP If email itself does not seem to be working, please consult the documentation and troubleshooting for setting up a mail access. For SMS purposes, we highly suggest a true SMTP server over sendmail, as you will want to accept replies and detect failures.
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