SMS Gateway - Plivo

The Plivo SMS Gateway delivers SMS messages internationally.

Incoming Messages/Replies

You can get incoming messages/replies to your Plivo number into the fmSMS file via the use of Webhooks to have Plivo push these automatically to fmSMS. Using Webhooks is the preferred method as it saves you from having to poll/check for any new messages - with Webhooks new messages are forward to fmSMS automatically by Plivo as they are received.

Plivo Webhooks Setup

To receive incoming SMS messages to your Plivo number, including replies to previously sent messages, you will need to use the supplied dedicatedNumberReply.php webhook file to act as the webhook receiver. See our Webhooks guide for what you need to do host the dedicatedNumberReply.php file on your chosen web server. Once you have the publicly accessible URL for this file you can enter this into your Plivo account settings as follows:

1. login to your Plivo account via their website
2. from the left navigation menu click Applications
3. click on the Application you wish to enter the Callback URL for
4. enter the URL in the Message URL field under Message
5. select POST for the HTTP Method
6. click Update Application

The following screenshot shows an Application with the Message URL field where you enter your URL: