Sinch MessageMedia App
Send SMS messages using the integration with Sinch MessageMedia Service.
There is no additional cost to use the Sinch MessageMedia App. However, Sinch MessageMedia might require paid credits or an active subscription to send SMS through their platform.
Configuration
Before using the Sinch MessageMedia app, it is necessary to set it up. This involves obtaining certain information from your MessageMedia account.
Sinch Create a MessageMedia Account at Sinch MessageMedia website if you don't already have one.
From your MessageMedia account, set up a new API key.
Grab the API Key and API Secret Key from the created API key.
From the Apps page in eBECAS/EDMISS Next Generation:
Navigate to the Sinch MessageMedia App configuration page.
Enter the following the details that you got from your MessageMedia account.
API Key
API Secret Key
OPTIONAL Enter the phone number to send messages from (including the country code). This must be a valid number that is registered and verified with Sinch MessageMedia.
If you enter a number that is not registered, the message may either fail to send or be sent using an alternative number assigned by MessageMedia.
OPTIONAL Enter the International Country Code, including the + symbol, to be used as a prefix to replace a leading zero in the recipient’s mobile number.
SMS providers require phone numbers in an international format, prefixed with the country code (+XX). Manually entering all numbers in this format can be time-consuming. This setting allows mobile numbers to be entered in local format, and the app will automatically replace the leading zero (if present) with the specified prefix, converting the number to the required international format. If a mobile number doesn't start with a zero, this setting is bypassed, and the number is used as-is for sending SMS.Ensure all details are correct and click on Update to save the configuration.
Sandbox Configuration
SANDBOX SUBSCRIPTION ONLY
To prevent unintended SMS to be sent from your Sandbox environment, all user-generated SMS will be sent an mobile number of your choice. This will let you use the system without sending SMS to the actual recipients.
However, system-generated SMS will be sent to the intended recipients.
Go to Configuration page of the Sinch MessageMedia app.
Enter the mobile number for the Sandbox Recipient.
Click on Save to finish.
Test Sinch MessageMedia App
Testing your Sinch MessageMedia App integration is a crucial step to ensure the app is ready to be used.
Navigate to Sinch MessageMedia App configuration page.
Click on Send Test SMS on the top right.
Enter the phone number to send the test SMS to and click on Send.
Check if the test message was successfully received by the intended recipient.