Firetext provides SMS delivery services primarily for UK-based businesses, offering competitive pricing and reliable delivery. Configuring Firetext as your SMS gateway in Spotipo enables phone number authentication, OTP verification, and SMS-based account notifications for your guest WiFi.
This guide walks you through retrieving your Firetext API key and Sender ID, then configuring them in Spotipo to enable SMS functionality.
What you'll accomplish:
Retrieve your Firetext API key from account settings
Find your Firetext Sender ID
Configure Firetext as your Spotipo SMS gateway
Test SMS delivery to verify configuration
What you'll need:
Active Firetext account with API access
Spotipo account with admin access
Phone number for testing SMS delivery
Set Up
Login to your FireText account and get your API key.
Its' available in Settings -> API
Find out the sender ID. Easiest way is to look in “Send a Message” tab
Spotipo configuration
You can input these values into Spotipo by logging in the dashboard, and go to Settings-> SMS Gateway.
Select Firetext as SMS gateway and enter the Sender ID and API Key and save the configuration.
Optionally, this can be tested by entering a phone number and then send a Test SMS.
Firetext SMS Gateway Configured
After entering your API key and Sender ID, Spotipo can send SMS messages through Firetext. Test the configuration by sending a test SMS to verify delivery before enabling phone-based authentication features.
What to do next:
Send test SMS to verify configuration works
Enable Phone Number Login or OTP verification on your splash page
Monitor SMS credits in Firetext dashboard to prevent service interruption
Firetext advantages:
UK-focused provider with competitive pricing
Good delivery rates for UK phone numbers
Simple API integration
Still having trouble configuring Firetext? Contact Spotipo support via live chat or email us at [email protected].