The API ID is the most important piece of
information in a connection. The next screenshot shows summary info about
our newly created POTR connection. We are now ready to use Clickatell!
Connection Types
Different gateways offer different connection types. They may offer any of the
following methods:
HTTP/HTTPS: Sending data through GET or POST submission to a URL.
SMTP: Sending a message using email, either from a desktop client or
a server.
FTP: Typically, for bulk messaging. Upload a text file to an FTP server with
request parameters.
XML: Send XML data over HTTP to the API. This makes it easier to send
messages in a batch.
SMPP: Binary socket connection with the gateway. Typically, used for
higher-end applications.
COM Object: Not very common, but allows connection using a COM object
from Windows applications.
Integrating with Clickatell
We are selecting the HTTP method to integrate with Clickatell. HTTP is familiar to
web developers, easy to use, and offers many features. You can pass parameters
to the API as variables in a GET or POST request. Apart from that, HTTP is also
supported by most gateways. A request to send an SMS looks like the following
on Clickatell:
http://api.
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