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How to Send SMS Using a Sender ID with Amazon Pinpoint

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This article discusses how to send SMS using a Sender ID with Amazon Pinpoint, Amazon's messaging service that enables sending text messages (SMS) to recipients worldwide.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • What is a Sender ID and the different types (Dynamic, Registered, or Generic/Shared)
  • How to configure a Sender ID, including requesting and registering it for different countries
  • Three options for sending SMS with a Sender ID:
    1. Using the V2 SMS and Voice API
    2. Using a journey or campaign in Amazon Pinpoint
    3. Using the older "Messages" API (not recommended)
  • Considerations and limitations of using Sender IDs, such as not supporting two-way communication
  • Conclusion and additional resources for planning an SMS program with Amazon Pinpoint


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