Connecting an Infobip Channel
Infobip is a global communications platform with direct connections to mobile networks around the world. Connect a number you have with Infobip to send and receive SMS, and MMS where your number supports it.
Before you start
You'll need a number on your Infobip account, along with an API key and your account's base URL. Both are on the API keys page of the Infobip web interface, and the base URL is also on its homepage. Infobip explains API keys and the base URL.
Adding the channel
Go to Settings > Channels and click New Channel. Infobip is under SMS & Voice, or you can type its name in the search box.
Then fill in the form:
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Country | The country your number is in |
| Number | Your number, with its country code, or your short code |
| API Key | Your Infobip API key |
| Base URL | The part of your base URL before .api.infobip.com, e.g. xxxxx for https://xxxxx.api.infobip.com |
Click Add Channel.
Finishing setup
Once the channel is added, its configuration page shows two URLs to set on your number in the Infobip web interface:
- Received URL: where Infobip sends contacts' messages to your number.
- Delivered URL: where Infobip sends delivery reports. It's also sent with each message, so this one is optional.
You can come back to these URLs at any time from the channel's page.
Considerations
Messages with attachments are sent as MMS, which only some numbers and countries support.
To learn more about channels in general, see Introduction to Channels.