How to Set Up a Custom SMS Gateway to Send Text Messages to your Shopify Store Customers?

Overview

Our Shopify app allows store owners to set up a custom SMS gateway for sending notifications to customers, ensuring reliable and personalized communication. Whether it’s order confirmations, shipping updates, or promotional alerts, merchants can configure their preferred SMS provider to streamline messaging. With seamless integration and flexible customization, this solution enhances customer engagement and ensures timely updates, improving overall shopping experience and brand trust.

What is an SMS Gateway?

An SMS gateway is a website that allows users to send SMS messages from a web browser to people within the cell served by that gateway. An SMS gateway can also serve as an international gateway for users with roaming capability, allowing SMS communication away from the home network.

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Pre-requisites: App installation

• Log in to your Shopify Admin.
• Go to Apps → Shopify App Store
• Search for miniOrange SMS Notification
• Click Install to add the app to your store
• Open the app from Apps to start Custom SMS Gateway in Shopify configuration

Step by Step guide for setting up Custom SMS Gateway In Shopify to Send SMS Texts to Your Shopify Store Customers

Step 1: Configure your own SMS Gateway

• Go to the Gateway Configuration tab in our miniOrange SMS & Order Notifications app.
• Select Gateway Request Type.
• Select request type among GET and POST.
• Get Gateway URL from your gateway and paste it in Gateway URL: input.
• Then click on Save Settings.
• Note that the ##phone## and ##message## paramteres are mandatory in URL.

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