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# Log in to your Foji account and access the '''Settings''' application
# Log in to your Foji account and access the '''Settings''' application
# Click on '''Destinations''' found in the navigation menu under '''Notifications''' [[File:Connectors sms navigation destinations.png|frameless]]
# Click on '''Destinations''' found in the navigation menu under '''Notifications'''[[File:Connectors_sms_navigation_destinations.png|center|frameless]]
# Click the '''New Destination''' button in the upper right corner [[File:Connectors sms new destination.png|frameless]]
# Click the '''New Destination''' button in the upper right corner [[File:Connectors_sms_new_destination.png|center|frameless]]
# Click '''SMS Text Message''' in the list of available destination types
# Click '''SMS Text Message''' in the list of available destination types
# Select your '''Country''' from the list
# Select your '''Country''' from the list
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# Log in to your Foji account and access the '''Settings''' application
# Log in to your Foji account and access the '''Settings''' application
# Click on '''Destinations''' found in the navigation menu under '''Notifications'''
# Click on '''Destinations''' found in the navigation menu under '''Notifications'''[[File:Connectors sms navigation destinations.png|center|frameless]]
# Click the '''Verify''' button for the related SMS Destination [[File:Connectors sms verify destination.png|frameless]]
# Click the '''Verify''' button for the related SMS Destination [[File:Connectors_sms_verify_destination.png|center|frameless]]
# Enter the '''Verification Code''' in the dialog
# Enter the '''Verification Code''' in the dialog
# Click '''Verify'''
# Click '''Verify'''
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# Log in to your Foji account and access the '''Settings''' application
# Log in to your Foji account and access the '''Settings''' application
# Click on '''Subscriptions''' found in the navigation menu under '''Notifications''' [[File:Connectors sms navigation subscriptions.png|frameless]]
# Click on '''Subscriptions''' found in the navigation menu under '''Notifications''' [[File:Connectors_sms_navigation_subscriptions.png|center|frameless]]
# Click the '''New Subscription''' button in the upper right corner [[File:Connectors sms new subscription.png|frameless]]
# Click the '''New Subscription''' button in the upper right corner [[File:Connectors_sms_new_subscription.png|center|frameless]]
# Click the '''Subscribe''' button for the desired notification source
# Click the '''Subscribe''' button for the desired notification source
# Enter a short message in the '''Title''' field. This message will be included in the body of the SMS notification.
# Enter a short message in the '''Title''' field. This message will be included in the body of the SMS notification.

Revision as of 21:59, 10 January 2024

In this comprehensive how-to guide, we will walk you through the process of configuring SMS notifications in Foji. SMS notifications are a crucial component of any effective alerting strategy, ensuring that you receive timely updates on critical events directly to your mobile device. This article will provide step-by-step instructions to help you seamlessly configure SMS alerts tailored to your specific needs. Empower yourself with the knowledge to optimize Foji's alerting capabilities and stay connected to important information wherever you are.

Create a SMS Destination

SMS phone numbers must be registered as Notification Destinations in the Foji Settings application. This ensures that all communication is verified and not sent to any unknown numbers.

  1. Log in to your Foji account and access the Settings application
  2. Click on Destinations found in the navigation menu under Notifications
  3. Click the New Destination button in the upper right corner
  4. Click SMS Text Message in the list of available destination types
  5. Select your Country from the list
  6. Enter your mobile Phone Number
  7. Click Create

SMS Destination Verification

After creating a new SMS destination, you will receive a verification code message. You will need to complete the destination verification process using this code.

  1. Log in to your Foji account and access the Settings application
  2. Click on Destinations found in the navigation menu under Notifications
  3. Click the Verify button for the related SMS Destination
  4. Enter the Verification Code in the dialog
  5. Click Verify

Create a SMS Subscription

Notifications are sent via subscriptions. You will need to configure one or more subscriptions based on your specific needs.

  1. Log in to your Foji account and access the Settings application
  2. Click on Subscriptions found in the navigation menu under Notifications
  3. Click the New Subscription button in the upper right corner
  4. Click the Subscribe button for the desired notification source
  5. Enter a short message in the Title field. This message will be included in the body of the SMS notification.
  6. If applicable, configure an action for the optional url to be included in the SMS notification
  7. Select SMS Text Message in the Channel option
  8. Select your verified SMS Destination in the Destination option
  9. Click Create