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MSG91 setup guide

MSG91 is one of India's largest SMS and WhatsApp providers. DLT-registered, OTP-focused, and API-first. Alintro connects via HTTP API — drop in your Auth Key and you're sending.

Pricing: India SMS from ₹0.15 (transactional), WhatsApp from ₹0.35/conversation.

What you need from MSG91

  • Auth Key
    MSG91 dashboard → API → Auth Keys
  • Sender ID (6-char DLT-approved)
    From your DLT Principal Entity
  • DLT Template ID
    Needed for every template — register via DLT portal first

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Sign up at msg91.com

    Use your business email. Complete DLT registration during onboarding — MSG91 will guide you through Airtel / Jio / Vi / BSNL approvals.

  2. 2

    Register on the DLT portal

    trai-dlt.com → Principal Entity registration. Upload PAN + GST + authorisation letter. Takes 1-2 business days.

  3. 3

    Register sender ID and templates

    In DLT, create template → get Template ID → map to MSG91. Alintro stores the Template ID per-message.

  4. 4

    Paste credentials into Alintro

    Gateways → Add custom HTTP → select MSG91 preset. Paste Auth Key. Set sender + default template ID. Test.

FAQ

Can I send without DLT?+

Only to your own test numbers. All commercial SMS to Indian mobiles requires DLT.

Does MSG91 support international SMS?+

Yes, with "INTERNATIONAL" route. Pricing varies by country.

WhatsApp on MSG91 vs Meta direct?+

MSG91 is easier to set up (they handle BSP approvals). Meta direct is cheaper per conversation once you hit volume.

Ready to send with MSG91?

Install Alintro on your Shopify store — setup takes 5 minutes, and you can add MSG91(or any gateway) from the Gateways tab.

Install on Shopify

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