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Short Message Service:Getting started

Last Updated:Jan 15, 2025

Alibaba Cloud Short Message Service (SMS) is a messaging service that allows you to send messages to recipients in more than 200 countries and regions. You can perform these operations by using the SMS console or API. This topic provides an introduction to SMS and includes valuable resources such as billing information, quick start guides, access to the SMS console and API, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Service introduction

With Alibaba Cloud SMS, you have the flexibility to use our no code web interface, API, or SDKs to send messages instantly. Whether you need to send alerts, notifications, or promotional messages, Alibaba Cloud SMS is a reliable and efficient way to communicate with your audience.

Billing methods

Alibaba Cloud SMS supports the subscription billing method and resource packages. Select an optimal billing method based on your needs. For more information, see Billing.

Billing method

Description

Pay-as-you-go

You are charged based on the number of sent messages in real time.

Resource package

If a resource package is available, the package will be used first to cover the cost. Once the package quota is exceeded, pay-as-you-go billing applies, and the charges will be deducted from the account balance.

Quick start

To experience message delivery, you can go to the Quick Start page in the SMS console and send a test message.

Console - Quick Start
Note
  • Test messages charge fees. Make sure the account has sufficient balance.

  • To send an SMS message to the Chinese mainland, you must create an SMS signature and message content, and submit them for approval.

  • For more information, see Send a test message.

Flowcharts

Send to Chinese Mainland

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Send to Other Regions

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Methods for sending messages

Console

    If you are accustomed to using an interactive interface, you can create SMS content, send messages, and query statistics through the console.

  • Use the Alibaba Cloud SMS console

API

FAQ

For information about the FAQs of Alibaba Cloud SMS, see FAQ.