Quick Start
Learn how to set up your Android Gateway and send your first SMS in under 5 minutes.
1
Install the Android App
Download the latest SMS Gateway APK to your Android device. This device will act as your SMS server.
2
Create Project & API Key
Log in to the Cloud Dashboard and create a new Project.
Crucial: Go to Settings > API Keys and generate a new API Secret Key.
You will need this key to authenticate your API requests.
Project ID
proj_8s9d7f9s8d7fAPI Key (Keep Secret)
sk_live_9f8s7d6f5...3
Link your Device
Open the Android App, go to Settings, and enter the Project ID (or scan the QR code from the dashboard).
The status should change to Connected.
4
Send a Test Message
Use the API to send your first message.
Termnal
curl -X POST https://sms-api.paulinasource.com/v1/sms/send \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"to": "+1234567890",
"message": "Hello from SMS Gateway!",
"projectId": "proj_8s9d7f...",
"referenceId": "usr_123"
}'
Congratulations!
You have successfully set up your SMS Gateway. You can now explore the full API reference to learn about bulk sending, scheduling, and webhooks.