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This section provides instructions for how to set up your SMS connection via an SMS GatewayOnce your SMS system is designed and built, you will need to set it up to make it go live. This includes setting up your gateway, as well as connecting it to CommCare.

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Step 1: Set up your SMS Gateway

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Dimagi CommCare provides a set of shared SMS connections for our projects. You can also set up your own private connections. For each project, you must select a connection that will be used.

A very popular option that works in any location is to set up an Android Gateway using Telerivet and a local SIM and Android device. This is our recommended approach to setting up a gateway for CommCare. More information can be found here: Setup an Android SMS Gateway

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configurable Messaging system for sending SMS. To enable it in a particular location, you must establish an SMS gateway that provides SMS in your target region.

You can read more about your gateway options here: Gateway Options for SMS Projects

Step 2: Connect your Gateway in CommCare

Set a Project Gateway Connection

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