The Twilio connector allows SigningHub to connect with Twilio to  provide SMS gateway services to SigningHub Desktop Web. By using this connector, SigningHub can send  OTP messages to the recipients. For this, SigningHub needs to be registered with the Twilio platform. 

Create a Twilio connector

  1. Click the "Configurations" option from the left menu.
  2. Click the "Connectors" option. 
    The "Connectors" screen will appear.
  3. Click  from the grid header.

  4. A dialog will appear to add the connector details. The connector dialog is comprised of two screens, i.e. Basic Information and Details. Specify the basic information and click the "Next" button to provide the respective connector details. 
  5. Click the "Finish" button. A new connector will be saved and displayed in the list. See the below table for fields description. 


Twilio Connector

Fields

Description

Name

Specify a unique name for this connector, i.e. My Twilio. This connector will be used in the configuration of Global Settings and service plans. 

Provider

Select the provider for this connector, i.e. "Twilio".    

Purpose

This field will display the purpose of the selected provider above, i.e. the purpose of "Twilio" is "SMS Gateway".

Logo

Select an appropriate image in the jpeg, jpg, gif or png format for the connector's logo that will be displayed on the login screen.

Server Address

The authentication service address of the Twilio server is auto populated in editable mode, i.e. https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts
SigningHub Desktop Web will use this address to connect with the Twilio Server.
It is recommended not to change this default server address.  

Account SID

Specify your Account SID that has been provided by Twilio, i.e. XXXXXX362c1d4785c6802f83XXXXXXXX. For details, see the Twilio website.
SigningHub Desktop Web will use this ID to communicate with the Twilio server.

Auth Token

Specify your Auth Token that has been provided by Twilio to authentciate the Twilio server, i.e. XXXXXXXXX4bd6e71f059f11df8XXXXXXXX.

From

Specify your From number that has been provided by Twilio, i.e. 0012345678987. This number will be displayed as the from number on recipients' mobile screens upon receiving OTP message.

Active

Tick this check box to make this connector active. Inactive connectors cannot be configured in the Global Settings and service plans.


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