Middle East and Africa · Africa
Arkesel bulk SMS setup for Ultra SMS
An African SMS API with a main API key and optional sub-keys.
What Ultra SMS asks for
| API key | sms.arkesel.com: SMS API in the left sidebar. Your main key or a sub-key. |
|---|---|
| Sender | Up to 11 characters. |
Steps
- Sign in to the Arkesel dashboard at sms.arkesel.com.
- Open SMS API in the left sidebar and copy your main API key or a sub-key.
- In Ultra SMS open the Gateways tab, click Add gateway, choose Arkesel, and paste the key and enter the sender. Click Test credentials (it sends nothing).
- Send a test message to your own phone before you start a campaign.
Good to know
Before you send through Arkesel
Arkesel charges per message segment at its own rates, which depend on the destination country. Check that your sender is allowed in each country you text. Business traffic to the USA normally needs A2P 10DLC registration or a verified toll-free number, and India needs DLT registration. Use Test credentials first, then send one real test to your own phone.
Dashboards change their menus from time to time; if a label differs, look for the API keys or developer section. Stuck? See the Ultra SMS troubleshooting table, the Ultra SMS user guide, or contact us.
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