Twilio App
The Twilio App provides a powerful and flexible way to add communication capabilities to eBECAS/EDMISS. With Twilio, you can seamlessly add SMS messaging services to your college system.
There is no additional cost to use this App. However, Twilio might require paid credits or an active subscription to send SMS through their platform.
Configuration
Before using the Twilio app, it is necessary to set it up. This involves obtaining certain information from your Twilio account.
Create a Twilio Account at Twilio website if you don't already have one.
Get the following details from you Twilio account:
Account SID
Auth Token
Phone Number
From the Apps page in eBECAS/EDMISS:
Navigate to the Twilio App configuration page.
Enter the following the details that you got from your Twilio account.
Account SID
Auth Token
Twilio phone number
(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 Twilio app.
Enter the mobile number for the Sandbox Recipient.
Click on Save to finish.
Test Twilio App
Testing your Twilio App integration is a crucial step to ensure the app is ready to be used.
Navigate to Twilio 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.
Check Your Twilio Balance
Once your Twilio app is set up, you can check your Twilio account balance directly from eBECAS/EDMISS. Here's how:
Go to the Twilio App page.
Click on "Balance" in the top right corner.
Your available credit will be displayed.