Clickatell API Guide

Make the right connection

The latest in innovative technology

Easy integration with anyapplication or system

Global reach across more than 220 countries and territories

Great reliability with more than 989 of SMS messages delivered

in under a second

Which API is right for youfind your perfect match

WHY CHOOSE A CLICKATELL API

This reflects the actual rate of transmission of Mobile Terminated (MT) messages submitted to Clickatellrsquos SMS Platform and transmitted to the MTN network in South Africa during the period 1 February 2012 to 31 July 2012 Transmission rates are largely dependent on factors beyond Clickatellrsquos control such as the effective functioning of mobile network service providersrsquo infrastructure network coverage and recipientsrsquo mobile handsets Clickatell does not guarantee that similar transmission rates will be achieved in future or in respect of all mobile network service providers

messaging APIs

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Specifyadelayofupto7dayswhensendingmessages

bull Batchsendingandtwo-waymessaging

bull BONUSFEATURESConvenientlycheckyourmessagecreditsbalancequerymessagedeliverystatus

orredeemmessagecreditvouchersthroughanAPIcall

Positive features of the HTTPS API

The HTTPS API is perfect for

NAMEHTTPSAPI

APPLICATIONsubmittingeitheraPOSTorGETtotheAPIserver

ABOUTTheHTTPSAPIisourmostpopularmessagingAPIItcan

send50to100messagesatimeinreal-timeandissupportedbymost

languagesTheHTTPSAPIcanbeusedanywhereandeverywhere

Itspositivefeaturesincludethefactthatitisextremelyreliablequick

convenientandcanbedebuggedeasilyIfyouneedtoovercomea

firewallproblemthenHTTPSisalmostcertainlyrightforyou

Keeping your customers up-to-date about the latest changes to your business ndash whether it is a fantastic special offer or longer opening hours

FindoutmoreabouttheHTTPSAPI

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in March and enter a competition to

win a luxury trip to Switzerland

HTTPS

messaging APIs

Which API is right for youfind your perfect match

Finding the rightAPI that suits your needs is simplewhen it comes toClickatell Our

innovativerangeofAPIsarefavouredbydevelopersbecausetheyquicklyandeasilyintegratewith

anyapplicationorsoftwaresolutionTheyalsooffergreatreliabilitywithmorethan989ofSMS

messagesbeingdeliveredinunderasecondButwhichAPIisrightforyouandyourmessaging

needsUsethisoverviewtofindyourperfectmatch

Clickatell rsquos messaging APIs offer you reliable messaging across the globe using the most innovative technology available Easy to use and integrate with your systems and applications these APIs are ideal for

Find the API that is perfect for your app system or website

HTTPS

bull Alertsbull PIN notificationsbull Two-way messagingbull REMINDERS

This reflects the actual rate of transmission of Mobile Terminated (MT) messages submitted to Clickatellrsquos SMS Platform and transmitted to the MTN network in South Africa during the period 1 February 2012 to 31 July 2012 Transmission rates are largely dependent on factors beyond Clickatellrsquos control such as the effective functioning of mobile network service providersrsquo infrastructure network coverage and recipientsrsquo mobile handsets Clickatell does not guarantee that similar transmission rates will be achieved in future or in respect of all mobile network service providers

The latest in innovative technology

Easy integration with anyapplication or system

Global reach across more than 220 countries and territories

Great reliability with more than 989 of SMS messages delivered

in under a second

Which API is right for youfind your perfect match

WHY CHOOSE A CLICKATELL API

This reflects the actual rate of transmission of Mobile Terminated (MT) messages submitted to Clickatellrsquos SMS Platform and transmitted to the MTN network in South Africa during the period 1 February 2012 to 31 July 2012 Transmission rates are largely dependent on factors beyond Clickatellrsquos control such as the effective functioning of mobile network service providersrsquo infrastructure network coverage and recipientsrsquo mobile handsets Clickatell does not guarantee that similar transmission rates will be achieved in future or in respect of all mobile network service providers

messaging APIs

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Specifyadelayofupto7dayswhensendingmessages

bull Batchsendingandtwo-waymessaging

bull BONUSFEATURESConvenientlycheckyourmessagecreditsbalancequerymessagedeliverystatus

orredeemmessagecreditvouchersthroughanAPIcall

Positive features of the HTTPS API

The HTTPS API is perfect for

NAMEHTTPSAPI

APPLICATIONsubmittingeitheraPOSTorGETtotheAPIserver

ABOUTTheHTTPSAPIisourmostpopularmessagingAPIItcan

send50to100messagesatimeinreal-timeandissupportedbymost

languagesTheHTTPSAPIcanbeusedanywhereandeverywhere

Itspositivefeaturesincludethefactthatitisextremelyreliablequick

convenientandcanbedebuggedeasilyIfyouneedtoovercomea

firewallproblemthenHTTPSisalmostcertainlyrightforyou

Keeping your customers up-to-date about the latest changes to your business ndash whether it is a fantastic special offer or longer opening hours

FindoutmoreabouttheHTTPSAPI

Fruit and Veg Emporium We have a fantastic special on

all Summer Fruits Buy two punnets and

get one free

Luxury Goods Buy a bar of Lindt chocolate

in March and enter a competition to

win a luxury trip to Switzerland

HTTPS

messaging APIs

Which API is right for youfind your perfect match

Finding the rightAPI that suits your needs is simplewhen it comes toClickatell Our

innovativerangeofAPIsarefavouredbydevelopersbecausetheyquicklyandeasilyintegratewith

anyapplicationorsoftwaresolutionTheyalsooffergreatreliabilitywithmorethan989ofSMS

messagesbeingdeliveredinunderasecondButwhichAPIisrightforyouandyourmessaging

needsUsethisoverviewtofindyourperfectmatch

Clickatell rsquos messaging APIs offer you reliable messaging across the globe using the most innovative technology available Easy to use and integrate with your systems and applications these APIs are ideal for

Find the API that is perfect for your app system or website

HTTPS

bull Alertsbull PIN notificationsbull Two-way messagingbull REMINDERS

This reflects the actual rate of transmission of Mobile Terminated (MT) messages submitted to Clickatellrsquos SMS Platform and transmitted to the MTN network in South Africa during the period 1 February 2012 to 31 July 2012 Transmission rates are largely dependent on factors beyond Clickatellrsquos control such as the effective functioning of mobile network service providersrsquo infrastructure network coverage and recipientsrsquo mobile handsets Clickatell does not guarantee that similar transmission rates will be achieved in future or in respect of all mobile network service providers

messaging APIs

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Specifyadelayofupto7dayswhensendingmessages

bull Batchsendingandtwo-waymessaging

bull BONUSFEATURESConvenientlycheckyourmessagecreditsbalancequerymessagedeliverystatus

orredeemmessagecreditvouchersthroughanAPIcall

Positive features of the HTTPS API

The HTTPS API is perfect for

NAMEHTTPSAPI

APPLICATIONsubmittingeitheraPOSTorGETtotheAPIserver

ABOUTTheHTTPSAPIisourmostpopularmessagingAPIItcan

send50to100messagesatimeinreal-timeandissupportedbymost

languagesTheHTTPSAPIcanbeusedanywhereandeverywhere

Itspositivefeaturesincludethefactthatitisextremelyreliablequick

convenientandcanbedebuggedeasilyIfyouneedtoovercomea

firewallproblemthenHTTPSisalmostcertainlyrightforyou

Keeping your customers up-to-date about the latest changes to your business ndash whether it is a fantastic special offer or longer opening hours

FindoutmoreabouttheHTTPSAPI

Fruit and Veg Emporium We have a fantastic special on

all Summer Fruits Buy two punnets and

get one free

Luxury Goods Buy a bar of Lindt chocolate

in March and enter a competition to

win a luxury trip to Switzerland

HTTPS

messaging APIs

Which API is right for youfind your perfect match

Finding the rightAPI that suits your needs is simplewhen it comes toClickatell Our

innovativerangeofAPIsarefavouredbydevelopersbecausetheyquicklyandeasilyintegratewith

anyapplicationorsoftwaresolutionTheyalsooffergreatreliabilitywithmorethan989ofSMS

messagesbeingdeliveredinunderasecondButwhichAPIisrightforyouandyourmessaging

needsUsethisoverviewtofindyourperfectmatch

Clickatell rsquos messaging APIs offer you reliable messaging across the globe using the most innovative technology available Easy to use and integrate with your systems and applications these APIs are ideal for

Find the API that is perfect for your app system or website

HTTPS

bull Alertsbull PIN notificationsbull Two-way messagingbull REMINDERS

This reflects the actual rate of transmission of Mobile Terminated (MT) messages submitted to Clickatellrsquos SMS Platform and transmitted to the MTN network in South Africa during the period 1 February 2012 to 31 July 2012 Transmission rates are largely dependent on factors beyond Clickatellrsquos control such as the effective functioning of mobile network service providersrsquo infrastructure network coverage and recipientsrsquo mobile handsets Clickatell does not guarantee that similar transmission rates will be achieved in future or in respect of all mobile network service providers

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Scheduleamessageforupto7daysinadvance

bull Batchsendingisavailable

bull WhensendingmessagesviaXMLusingatwo-waynumberyoucanreceiveincomingrepliesviaHTTP

SOAPSMPPorFTP

Positive features of the XML API

The XML API is perfect for

NAMEXML

APPLICATIONXMLwrapperoverHTTP

ABOUTTheXMLAPImakesitsimpletointegrate

legacysystemswithourGatewayItprovidesexcellent

interoperabilityamongstheterogeneoussystemsasitis

languageindependent

Using SMS to streamline your business process and improve general productivity within your organisation

FindoutmoreabouttheXMLAPI

Dear Mrs Thompson thank you for your

order We are busy processing it and will inform you when it is

shipped

Dear valued customer the shoes you ordered

will be ready for collection at customer

service on 3 September

2013

XML

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Specifyadelayofupto7dayswhensendingmessages

bull Allowsforbatchsendingandtwo-waymessaging

bull BONUSFEATURESConvenientlycheckyourmessagecreditsbalancequerymessagedeliverystatus

orredeemmessagecreditvouchersthroughanAPIcall

Positive features of soap api

The SOAP API is perfect for

NAMESOAP

APPLICATIONSubmitSOAPpacketsoverHTTPS

ABOUTSOAPistheidealprotocolforexchangingXML-

basedmessagesusingHTTPHTTPSSOAPformsthe

foundationlayerofthewebservicesprotocolstack

providingabasicmessagingframeworkonwhichabstract

layerscanbebuilt

Informing people about important events that require the receiver to take action These alerts can be automated and triggered by specific events

FindoutmoreabouttheSOAPAPI

NewcoreCityCouncilFlood alert

in the Pemberton area Please be aware that roads will be closed in

the Pemberton area due to flooding

SOAP

XMLSOAP

ElectricityBoard Please be aware that

power will be switched off in your area on

Wednesday this week from 600am to 230pm

Bulk messaging APIsClickatell rsquos bulk messaging APIs are ideal for organisations wishing to send large volumes of messages quickly and reliably anywhere in the world These APIs are ideal for

bull Campaigns and promotionsbull Bulk notifications and alerts

Which API is right for youfind your perfect match

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Scheduleamessageforupto7daysinadvance

bull Batchsendingisavailable

bull WhensendingmessagesviaCOMOBJECTusingatwo-waynumberyoucanreceiveincomingreplies

viaHTTPSOAPSMPPorFTP

Positive features of com object api

The COM Object API is perfect for

NAMECOMOBJECT

APPLICATIONWindowsbasedapplicationdevelopment

ABOUTCOMObjectisyourperfectchoiceifyouareconnecting

fromaWindows-basedprogrammingenvironmentThisAPIrsquosrich

setofmethodsanddefinitionsmakeiteasyforyoutointegrateSMS

sendingintoyourapplicationsorasppages

Reward your loyal customers with special discounts vouchers or exclusive invitations on short notice

FindoutmoreabouttheCOMOBJECTAPI

HonoluluHotel Thank you for staying with us We look forward

to seeing you again ndash here is a 15 discount voucher valid for your

next visit

PrivateBankAs a valued customer

you are invited to an exclusive performance of the worldrsquos greatest

Tenor Exclusive to Platinum card holders To RSVP please reply

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com object

com object

Bulk messaging APIs

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Scheduleamessageforupto7daysinadvance

bull Batchsendingandtwo-waymessaging

Positive features of the FTP API

The FTP API is perfect for

NAMEFTP

APPLICATIONUploadingatextfiletoClickatellrsquosFTPServer

ABOUTTheFTPAPIisperfectifyouarelookingtosend

50000messagesatatimeItisidealforpromotionsand

othermessagingthatisnotparticularlytime-sensitiveItrsquos

alsoparticularlyusefulforbatchprocessingfromlegacy

systems

Reaching and influencing large database of customers if you are running a marketing campaign

ftp

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Scheduleamessageforupto7daysinadvance

bull Batchsending

bull WhensendingmessagesviaSMTPusingatwo-waynumberyoucanreceiverepliesviaHTTPS

SOAPSMPPorFTP

Positive features of the SMTP API

The SMTP API is perfect for

NAMESMTP

APPLICATIONEnablingaserver-orclient-generatede-mail

tobedeliveredasanSMS

ABOUTIfyouwanttoconnecttoourSMSGatewayandsend

emailtoSMSthebestwayiswithaserver-generatede-mail

makingSMTPtheconnectionforyouThisistheindustry

standardusedbyoperatorstointerconnectforhigh-volume

messagingItisalsoidealfornotificationalerts

Educating your audience and keeping them informed about the latest developments in your business or organisation

FindoutmoreabouttheSMTPAPIFindoutmoreabouttheFTPAPI

StAngelsschool Your child was not present at todayrsquos roll call please inform us if he should have been at school

LouisDepartmentStores Please fill in the survey when next

you visit our store so we can ensure your

shopping experience is as pleasurable as

possible

smtpftp

smtp

ExoticFoodsEnter the ldquoMAKE YOUR

FAVOURITE CURRYrdquo Competition 5 entrants

will be selected to make their curries and the

overall winner will WIN A TRIP TO THE EAST

Enter the competition in store

Wholefoods Did you know that a papaya contains high levels of vitamin C Good

thing we have them on special for only

EUR150 per kg

bull SupportstextUnicodebinarySMSandflashmessaging

bull Supportsextendedlengthmessages

bull DeliveryacknowledgementandSenderIDcanbesetup

bull GatewayescalationShouldyourmessagebedelayedforapredefinedlengthoftimeitcanbe

escalatedtoanalternativedeliverygatewayQueuingletsyouspecifyupto3prioritisedqueueswhich

yourmessagescanbesentouton

bull Scheduleamessageforupto7daysinadvance

bull Two-waymessagingcanbesetup

bull Yourconnectionislanguage-platformindependent

Positive features of the SMPP API

SMPP is perfect for

NAMESMPP

APPLICATIONShortMessagePeertoPeer(SMPP)protocol

ABOUTTheSMPPAPIistheperfectchoiceifyouneedtosend

outahighvolumeofmessagesathighspeedeachmonthItsends

messagesextremelyfastinreal-timeviaa247authenticated

connectiontoClickatellTousethisAPIyouneedspecialist

knowledgeandtheguaranteeyouwillsendaminimumof5000

messagesamonth

Keeping customers and clients informed in banking and trading environments where timely delivery of information plays a crucial role in ensuring success or reducing fraud

bull AutomaticallycreateClickatellaccountsforyourcustomerswithinyourapplication

bull EnablecustomerstosendampreceiveSMSmessagesfromwithinyourapplication

bull EnablecustomerstopayformessagesusingClickatellcreditswithinyourapplication

bull Guaranteedsecurelogin

bull ANDnowavailablewithtwo-waymessaging

Positive features of the Clickatell Connect API

NAMECONNECT

ABOUTTheConnectAPIoffersyouasetoftoolswhich

enablesyoutoembednewClickatellaccountcreationand

messagecreditpurchasingcapabilitiesdirectlyintoyourapp

-sothatyouruserscanmanagetheirownClickatellaccount

insideyourappTousetheConnectAPIyouneedaClickatell

CentralaccountwithamessagingAPIlikeHTTPSorXML

FindoutmoreabouttheSMPPAPI

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SpecialisedEnterprise API Clickatellrsquos smart APIssmpp

CONNECT

CONNECT

TofindoutmoreaboutClickatellConnect

downloadthelsquoWhatisClickatellConnectrsquouserguide

smpp

AND itrsquos FREE therearenosetupcostsormonthlyfeesyour

customersonlypayforthemessagesthataresent

bull Strongauthenticationthatisinnovativeintuitiveandautomated

bull Thesimplestwaytosecureyoursystemse-commercewebsiteorapplicationsfromcybercriminals

bull Preventsfraudulenttransactions

bull IncreasescustomerconfidencetotransactOnlinewithyou

bull Reducestherisksposedbyweakorinfrequentlyupdatedpasswordsthatareeasilycracked

bull Reducesthetimeadministratorsspendtrainingandsupportingusers

Positive features of the Clickatell Secure api

NAMESECURE

ABOUTClickatellSecureaddsanextralayerofsecurity

toyourwebsiteapplicationorsystembyprovidingan

innovativetwo-factorauthenticationcapabilityreducingthe

riskofyourusersbecomingvictimsofonlinefraudorother

cybercrime

TofindoutmoreaboutClickatellSecuredownloadtheClickatellSecureuserguide

Clickatellrsquos smart APIs

SECURE

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