Rivet SMS API

Benefits of SMS API
At the very basic level, SMS APIs allow you to send SMS messages using code. You can trigger messages to your customers on autopilot based on predetermined conditions. This makes your operations consistent, predictable and sustainable. But that’s not all.
Easy SMS API integration with other systems
REST SMS API seamlessly integrates with your enterprise applications like CRM, ERP, sales management tools etc. This makes sending and receiving messages hassle-free as you can manage everything from a single interface.
Better efficiency with automation
SMS API integration allows you to automate a wide variety of processes. You can set up workflows for various use cases and automate SMS campaigns for each. For instance, if you need to send multiple SMSes for customer onboarding at regular intervals, you can automate the entire workflow and let it run.
Higher visibility and tracking
With Rivet’s REST SMS API integration, you can track the delivery and engagement status of every one of your messages. You can identify undelivered messages and find alternative channels like email to connect with those customers.
Greater flexibility with more features
SMS API gives you direct access to all the features in a single place. You can send bulk messages, schedule campaigns, automate workflows, track performance and more.
Fast, reliable, and safe delivery
A good SMS API will allow you to send both static and dynamic messages. Built-in redundancies ensure that your SMS gets delivered on time, every time. Cloud-based solutions ensure dynamic scale, so your SMS campaigns can grow as your business does. With advanced security features, API integration can also provide an additional layer of safety and privacy for your customers.
Advanced analytic and reporting
A strong API integration will also offer advanced analytics capabilities. You can measure delivery, engagement and performance of each campaign from the dashboard. With clear campaign planning, you can also measure the return on investment on each campaign. For instance, if you have sent an SMS for a free product trial, you can measure how many availed of that offer and how many bought the product thereon, connecting SMS campaigns directly to your company bottom line.

When to use Rivet SMS API integration
Businesses today use SMS APIs for all their messaging needs. They use it to send:
• Emergency SMS s (weather warnings, municipal warnings, etc.)
• One-time passwords (OTPs)
• Automatic updates (status of an order, reminders for appointments, upcoming events, etc.)
• Automated payment reminders (electricity bill, wifi recharge, etc.)
• Sales and promotion messages
• Announcements and information updates
• Notification messages
• Customer service SMSes

How to send an SMS via Rivet SMS API?
Rivet SMS API is an HTTP-based REST API that enables you to send SMSes using code from your existing software platform, mobile app, third-party application, website, or CRM.
Firstly, integrate the SMS API into your existing application or software. Then send an HTTP POST request which will allow you to automatically send SMS notifications to your customers based on some fixed parameters.

Rivet SMS API requirements and resources:
To use Rivet SMS API, you need to create an account at https://app.rivet.solutions/User/SignUp . Once the account is created contact the Rivet support. Rivet solutions provide 100 free SMS for user to test the API.
The following are required to send SMS with our REST SMS API:
• REST API Key- API key for the REST SMS API.
• Client secret
• Registered Sender ID