Using XML to connect to our gateway Easy integration of legacy systems.
XML makes it simple to integrate legacy systems to our gateway. It provides
excellent interoperability amongst heterogeneous systems and is, of course,
language independent.
What you can do when you connect using XML:
Like all our APIs, the XML connection supports text, Unicode, binary SMS and flash messaging.
It gives you support for extended length messages.
You're able to use our converters to turn ringtones and logos into the correct format.
You can use our VCard and VCal converters.
Delivery acknowledgement and sender ID can be set up.
You will have access to gateway escalation which prompts an escalation to an alternative delivery gateway, should the message be delayed for a predefined length of time, and queuing which lets you specify up to 3 prioritised queues according to which your messages will be sent out.
Delivery delay gives you the ability to specify a delay of up to 7 days when sending messages.
You can set up batch sending.
While two-way messaging is not a feature of XML you can always make use of
HTTP, FTP or SMPP to receive incoming messages.
There's no charge to connect to our gateway using the XML API. To send messages via the gateway you need simply to purchase message credits. The cost of these varies depending on the volume purchased and the destination you intend sending to.
We have a convenient calculator to help you calculate your message costs.
Free trial:
Sign up and we'll give you 10 free message credits which you can use to test the connection.
How to connect using XML:
Sign up for an XML account by and you will be given a username, password and api_id: keep these at hand.
Once you have registered and been activated you will receive 10 free credits with which to test our service.
Have the number you wish to send to ready in international format e.g. 448311234567.
Open your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer), and type in your info in the address bar in the following sequence:
http://api.clickatell.com/xml/xml?data=<clickAPI><sendMsg><api_id>1</api_id> s<user>demo</user><password>demo</password><to>448311234567</to><text>Meet me outside</text><from>me</from></sendMsg></clickAPI>
Press 'Enter' on your keyboard and your message will be sent.
SMS Scripts
