Send Notifications to Your Connected Mobile Devices with SMSMobileAPI
SMSMobileAPI allows you to send notifications directly to one of the mobile phones connected to your account.
To deliver a notification correctly, you must always specify the destination mobile using its unique
sIdentifiant (SID).
What Is the SMSMobileAPI Notification System?
The notification system lets you send a push notification to a specific mobile phone connected to your SMSMobileAPI account.
This can be done either from your dashboard or through the API.
A notification is not sent randomly to all your devices. It must be sent to one specific connected mobile.
That is why knowing the correct sIdentifiant (SID) of the destination mobile is required.
Without the correct SID, the system cannot know which connected device should receive the notification.
Secure Device Identification
Each mobile device connected to your SMSMobileAPI account receives its own unique SID. This SID is used to identify your device in a safe, reliable, and secure way.
One Unique SID per Mobile
Every connected mobile has a different SID. This avoids confusion between devices and ensures your notification reaches the correct destination mobile every time.
Required for API Requests
If you send notifications through the API, the SID is a required value because it tells the platform exactly which mobile should receive the notification.
Also Useful in the Dashboard
Even when you work from the dashboard, understanding the SID helps you manage multiple connected phones and choose the right destination device more easily.
How to Find the SID of Your Connected Mobile
There are two simple ways to retrieve the SID of a mobile phone connected to your SMSMobileAPI account.
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From the SMSMobileAPI dashboard
Go to your dashboard, then open "SMS Gateway Pro", and then open the "Mobile connected" submenu.
There you will see the list of your connected mobile devices. Locate the field named "SID" to find the unique sIdentifiant of the mobile you want to target. -
From the SMSMobileAPI API
You can also retrieve your list of connected mobiles using the API endpoint below:GET https://api.smsmobileapi.com/gateway/mobile/list/?apikey=YOUR_API_KEYThe response will return your connected devices and their corresponding SID values.
API Endpoint to List Your Connected Mobiles
Use this endpoint to retrieve the mobiles connected to your account together with their unique SID values:
Example request:
Once you have the correct SID, you can use it in your notification request to ensure the notification is sent to the right device.
Why the SID Is So Important
Precision
The SID makes sure your notification is delivered to the exact mobile phone you selected.
Security
Each SID is unique to a connected device, helping identify it safely and reducing the risk of mistakes.
Multi-Device Management
If you connect several phones to one account, the SID becomes the key reference for targeting each device individually.
Reliable Automation
When your system sends notifications automatically through the API, using the right SID guarantees reliable routing.
Start Using SMSMobileAPI Notifications
Send notifications to your connected mobile devices from your dashboard or through the API. Just make sure you know the SID of the destination mobile before sending.
Go to the Notification PageFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need a SID to send a notification?
Yes. The SID is required because the notification must be sent to one specific mobile connected to your account.
Does every connected mobile have the same SID?
No. Each connected mobile has its own unique SID.
Where can I see the SID in the dashboard?
Go to SMS Gateway Pro then Mobile connected and check the SID information for each listed device.
Can I retrieve SIDs using the API?
Yes. Use the mobile list endpoint to retrieve your connected devices and their SID values.
