To add your SIM card to the SMS-iT platform, ensure you have an Android phone and an active SIM card with texting and internet capabilities. Then, follow the steps outlined in the guide provided.
Navigate to https://aicpanel.smsit.ai/home
Problem: SMS gateways like Twilio can be costly for solo-entrepreneurs and small marketing agencies. Solution: Integrate your SIM card with SMS-iT to reduce texting costs to just your mobile plan's monthly fee, as texting on SMS-iT is free, not based on a cost-per-text model. Follow the guide to integrate your SIM card and start enjoying free texting.
Click on the "Menu" icon.
Click on "SMS Gateways & SMPP"
Click on "Connect"
You'll need to scan the QR code with an Android phone or download the Android APP directly to your phone.
Scan QR code with your Android phone
Open in a browser of your choice on your Android phone
Download the file
Click Download Anyway
Click Install
After app is installed click Open
Click Allow
Alert: If there is not a country code for ex. (1) in front of the number you MUST enter the phone number manually
To enter the phone number manually toggle the switch "ON"
Enter the number manually. IMPORTANT: Leave the toggle switch "ON"
You can Log-In Manually or use a QR code
Manual Log-In
Enter your email and password
Click "SIGN IN"
You're now connected! Now click the blue icon on the bottom right to run the app
Allow the app to run in the background
QR Code Log-in
Click on "Next" to begin QR code sign in (Skip to step 24 if you've already logged in manually)
You'll see this page.
Click "SIGN IN USING QR CODE"
You're now connected! Now click the blue icon on the bottom right to run the app
Allow the app to run in the background
Your SIM Card Number will be displayed on the dashboard under My Numbers
Now let's make your number a Friendly Name so it's easily recognized on the platform.
Click on the Menu Icon
Click on Numbers
Click on SIM card number under Friendly Name (blue number)
You will see your number
Edit to a Friendly Name that you will recognize on the platform and click Save
You'll see the number updated and you're ready to send messages with your SIM card number. Remember your mobile phone must be ON and have access to the internet and cell coverage to work correctly with the SMS-iT platform
Done