SMS channel
Verifications delivered via the sms channel are sent as an SMS message to the destination number. The user will receive an SMS message with the verification code that they can enter into your web site or app.
Configuration
In the VerifyAPI portal, head over to Settings -> Channel Settings -> SMS, and configure the details for SMS verifications.
Composition
The composition of the verfification codes generated. The possible values are:
| Composition | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Digits | Use only numbers | 123456 |
| Alphabet | Use only letters | ABCDEF |
| Alphanumeric | Use a mixture of letters and numbers | A1B2C3 |
Number of characters
The length of the verification code. The range possible is between 6 and 10 characters.
Message template
The overall template of the message sent via SMS. The template must include the placeholder {0} as the position in which the generated code is inserted. Below is an example of the template:
| Template | Final Content |
|---|---|
| Your two-factor authentication code is: {0} | Your two-factor authentication code is: 123456 |