# SMS

SMS is for sending high-visibility, time-sensitive messages directly to users’ phone numbers. Use it for OTPs, transactional alerts, reminders, or as a reliable fallback when push notifications can’t reach the user. Campaigns can be targeted, personalized, and tracked for delivery, while remaining fully compliant with consent and local regulations.

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### Start here (most-used topics)

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### Quickstart: send an SMS campaign

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#### 1) Make sure the channel is ready

You need:

* an SMS provider configured in Netmera
* user contact data (MSISDN) available
* consent model decided (İYS, if applicable)
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#### 2) Create the campaign

Follow the standard flow: Setup → What → Who → When → GO.
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#### 3) Add targeting and guardrails

Use segments/tags for targeting.

Use user limits and “limit target users” to control cost.
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#### 4) Include links carefully

SMS is character-limited.

Use URL shortening when you include links.
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#### 5) Validate delivery in reports

Use SMS Reports to compare **Sent** vs **Delivered** vs **Failed**.

Some providers finalize status later (retries can take days).
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### Key concepts (fast)

#### SMS Header (Sender ID)

This is the name/number users see as the sender.

It is configured via your SMS provider integration.

#### Consent and compliance (İYS)

If you operate in Turkey, decide whether Netmera manages İYS sync or acts as an integrator.

#### Personalization

Personalization depends on profile attributes (e.g., `{@name}`).

See: [Profile Attributes](/netmera-user-guide/customer-data/profile-attributes.md).

### Related setup pages

* Upload contact lists: [Contact Upload](/netmera-user-guide/targeting/contact-upload.md)
* Organize campaigns: [Message Categories](/netmera-user-guide/panel-settings/netmera-panel-settings/message-categories.md) and [Message Labels](/netmera-user-guide/panel-settings/netmera-panel-settings/message-labels.md)


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