SMS methods
Recommended methods to be used to send text messages (SMS)
The following table includes the recommended API methods to be used to perform certain tasks.
Num. | Action | Description | SOAP API | Other methods |
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1 | Create new text message | Create a new text message with dynamic fields (optional) that can then be used as "existing message" fro the actions listed below |
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2 | Single sending of EXISTING messages | A single existing text message is sent to a single recipient by specifying MESSAGE_ID and destination number. |
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3 | Single sending of NEW messages | In this case existing messages cannot be used, a brand new text message (with or without dynamic fields) has to be created |
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4 | Bulk sending of EXISTING messages | A single existing text message is sent to many recipients (e.g. all list subscribers, one or more groups ...). by specifying |
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5 | Bulk sending of NEW messages | A new text message (with or without dynamic fields) has to be created and sent to a list of subscribers. Each action of this type creates a new message on MailUp admin console. |
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6 | Bulk sending of NEW messages | In some cases customization through dynamic fields could be not enough | N/A | |
7 | Immediate sending | For text messages to be sent as soon as possible | ||
8 | Scheduled sending | For text messages to be sent at specified time | ||
9 | Sending of concatenated messages | When message length is higher than 160 characters (or higher than 70 chars if "Unicode" (use Unicode for non western alphabets) |