Why Choose an HTTP(S) SMS API?

Are you wondering about the benefits of integrating an SMS API over HTTPS? In this article, we have outlined the three main reasons to use an HTTPS API in an information system. (security, cost, simplicity)

3 reasons to integrate an SMS API over HTTPS!

SMS Partner offers an SMS API over HTTP(S) with the option to consult the documentation directly online. Offering both HTTP and HTTPS versions reflects a commitment to improving the features and, above all, the security of the services provided by our platform.

Reason #1 – Security

The main reason is security! Indeed, even though the majority of HTTP SMS APIs available on the market are more or less well protected against intrusions by potential hackers, it is always technically possible to intercept communications between a browser and a server on an API that does not use HTTPS. In such a scenario, everything can be seen, recorded and used (images, sounds, passwords, etc.) against you. Here are examples of elements you need to protect! Depending on what you send in your SMS messages, HTTPS helps protect the following:

• Credential protection: if you send login credentials to your users, messages sent via an HTTP API can be intercepted. Once intercepted, the content can be used to gain access to the transmitted information (user access codes, website administration, etc.)
• Personal data protection: even if the data being transmitted does not seem sensitive, all data is transmitted in plain text. As a result, the rich SMS campaigns you run containing photos, videos or text can be intercepted. Integrating an HTTPS API is recommended in the context of GDPR compliance.
• Privacy protection: beyond sensitive personal data, HTTPS also protects privacy. For example: if your messages refer to an appointment in a healthcare application, the confidentiality of that appointment is essential — even beyond just the date and time of the appointment.

Reason #2 – Cost!

Cost is also a major advantage, even though you may benefit from it on other platforms. Implementing the HTTPS API incurs no additional cost in terms of your SMS campaign sending fees. SMS Partner covers the cost of the SSL certificates required to implement the API.

International sending fees

Sending costs vary depending on the destination of the SMS message. Some countries can prove quite costly, particularly if you are sending large volumes of messages. Make sure to check the sending cost if you are sending to foreign numbers (especially those outside of Europe).

See our dedicated rate grid: International SMS Sending

Easily reduce your routing costs

Are you using concatenated SMS (also known as long SMS)? On the Premium SMS route, the size of an SMS is limited to 160 characters. Exceed this limit and you will be charged for 2 SMS. The solution is simple! Keep your messages under 160 characters to reduce your SMS routing costs.

Reason #3 – Simplicity

Integrating an HTTPS API does not require significant development work or major modifications. In fact, integration only requires changing the sending and receiving URLs by adding “S” to the URL. As a result, switching from HTTP to HTTP(S) takes only a few minutes for a developer already using our HTTP SMS API. For a new user, choosing the HTTPS solution from the start will require no additional effort.

To wrap up this article!

In conclusion, one of the mistakes many of us make is underestimating the importance of the data sent in our messages. Even if you believe the campaigns you send are not confidential or private in nature, every piece of information transmitted can matter… Securing your data is therefore an essential part of your information system!

Furthermore, HTTPS is offered to you at the same price as our standard HTTP API*. With a very simple implementation method that will allow you to integrate the HTTPS SMS solution in just a few minutes.

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*No additional fees are applied on our platform. However, depending on other providers’ platforms, different pricing policies may apply for integrating an HTTPS API.

 

If sending via an HTTPS SMS API does not suit your needs, SMS Partner offers other SMS solutions that may interest you: RCS API, SMPP Connection, Mail to SMS solution.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions following our article. Our technical team is available to assist you.