README.md

sms-sender-id

A simple demo to show how to send messages in node.js through Africa's Talking.

Watch Tutorial on YouTube

End Product (screenshot)

Pre-requisites

• node.js v8+ : Click here to download.

Getting Started

# 1. get an API key from AT (for help, see below under 'Resources' section)

# 2. Create your sender id in the AT dashboard (for help, see below under 'Resources' section)

# 3. open the simulator: https://simulator.africastalking.com:1517/

# 4. open 'src/constants.js' and update the API key and phone number accordingly

# 5. install packages
npm i

# 6. run
npm start

Resources

Create an API key - link

• On the sidebar, go to Settings > API Key.

Create a Sender ID - link

• On the sidebar, go to SMS > Alphanumerics > Create Alphanumeric.

Open the Simulator - link

• On the sidebar, go to Launch Simulator.

Pull Requests

Any and all PRs are open.