Install the Plivo Node.js SDK
- Start by installing the Plivo Node.js SDK, which makes it easier to interact with the Plivo API.
npm install plivo
Set up the Plivo Client
- Initialize the Plivo client using your auth ID and auth token.
const plivo = require('plivo');
const client = new plivo.Client('YOUR_AUTH_ID', 'YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN');
Create a Function to Send SMS
- Create a function that utilizes the Plivo client to send a message. You need to specify the 'from' number, 'to' number, and the message text.
function sendSMS(to, from, text) {
client.messages.create(
from, // Sender's phone number with country code
to, // Receiver's phone number with country code
text // The content of the message
).then(response => {
console.log('Message UUID:', response.messageUuid);
}).catch(error => {
console.error('Error sending message:', error);
});
}
Use the Function to Send an SMS
- Call the
sendSMS function with the desired parameters to send an SMS.
const toNumber = 'DESTINATION_NUMBER';
const fromNumber = 'YOUR_PLIVO_NUMBER';
const message = 'Hello from Plivo!';
sendSMS(toNumber, fromNumber, message);
Additional Features and Customizations
- Besides sending messages, you can explore other features of the Plivo SDK like checking message status, scheduling messages, or sending messages to multiple recipients.
- Always handle exceptions and errors efficiently to avoid uncaught exceptions that could crash your application.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Ensure your numbers are in the E.164 format, which includes the country code.
- Be aware of Plivo's pricing and limits to manage your usage and avoid unexpected charges.
- Test your application thoroughly in a development environment before deploying to production.
