How to Send SMS from Android Phone via API

Learn how to turn your Android phone into an SMS gateway and send messages programmatically via a simple REST API.

The Concept

Traditional SMS APIs (Twilio, MessageBird) route messages through telecom carriers. You rent a phone number and pay per message plus monthly fees.

What You Need

Step 1: Create Your Account

Go to mysmsgate.net/auth/register and sign up. You'll get 50 free SMS to test with — no credit card needed.

Step 2: Install the Android App

Download and install the MySMSGate app on your Android phone:

Step 3: Send SMS via API

Now you can send SMS with a single API call:

Step 4: Check Delivery Status

The API returns an SMS ID that you can use to check delivery status:

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