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SMPP API



Introduction

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In this guide, you'll learn about Twilio Short Message Peer-to-Peer (SMPP) API, which enables you to send and receive SMS messages over Twilio using the SMPP protocol(link takes you to an external page).

With the SMPP API, you can send outbound messages, and receive final delivery receipts across all Twilio-supported sender types, including short code, long code, toll-free, 10DLC, and alphanumerics numbers. This capability is available across all markets supported by Twilio.

Twilio's SMPP integration also supports receiving inbound messages, known as Mobile Originated (MO) messages, for supported short code and long code inventories in supported markets.

You can take advantage of Twilio's reliable and secure system, which can handle a large volume of messages while providing robust monitoring tools. Additionally, you'll benefit from Twilio's global reach and tools that automatically select the best path for sending your messages.

This guide covers the following:

  • A glossary of Twilio SMPP API terminology
  • Key concepts
  • Initial setup and connection
  • How to handle SMS messages and delivery receipts
  • Error codes

Get started by checking out the glossary of common Twilio API SMPP terms or navigating to the key concepts page.