GET Request parameters

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In your preferred programming l= anguage all you need to do is generate a GET request like this:

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https://api.textmarketer.co.uk/gateway/?username= =3Du&password=3Dp&to=3D4477777777&message=3Dtest+message&or= ig=3Dmy_script

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If you want to send to multiple= numbers, use a comma delimited list. Here is an example:

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https://api.textmarketer.co.uk/gateway/?username= =3Du&password=3Dp&to=3D4477777777,4477777778,4477777779&message= =3Dtest+message&orig=3Dmy_script

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Beware that, due to limitations= on the HTTP protocol, sending to multiple numbers is limited to 500 recipi= ents. So, if you want to send the same SMS to more than 500 recipients, e.g= . 750 recipients, you'll have to send it in two batches: 500 + 250.<= /p>

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Here's a summary of the different variables you need.

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Pa= rameter	Comment
us= ername	Found in your api settings page
pa= ssword	Found in your api settings page
or= ig	Who the message is from (the originator or se= nder ID). This can be 11 alpha-numeric or 16 numeric only characters.
to=	The recipient (or recipients) you are sending= the message to. If you want to send to multiple numbers, use a comma delim= ited list. Try to include the international code, for example 44 in the UK.= Beware that due to limitations on the HTTP protocol, sending to multiple n= umbers is limited to 500 recipients. So, if you want to send the same SMS t= o 750 recipients, you'll have to send it in two batches: 500 + 250.
me= ssage	Up to 612 characters, messages above 160 char= acters require more credit.
va= lidity (optional)	Integer 1-72 this represents the number of ho= urs before the text message will expire in it's undelivered status, the def= ault is 72.
cu= stom (optional)	String 1-20 chars this is a custom value you = can set to group data together in your delivery reporting, for example you = might want to individually bill / report several of your clients.
sc= heduled (optional)*	Integer (unixtime stamp) the date and time yo= u want the SMS to be sent. If an unknown value or date in the past is set, = the message will be sent immediately.
op= tion	Can be blank or set to xml.
ch= eck_stop	If set to 'true', prior to sending, number(s)= will be checked against the STOP group.
~~number~~ DEPRECATED	~~The recipient, the person you are sending = the~~ ~~message to. Try to include the international code,~~ ~~for ex= ample 44 in the UK.~~ This parameter will be maintained for backward= s compatibility reasons. You should use the 'to' parameter.

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*to view your scheduled sends, log in to the customer s= ystem and go to =E2=80=9Creports=E2=80=9D =3D>=E2=80=9Csent= sms=E2=80=9D.

You can also cancel or amend the queued sms.

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