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Twilio setup guide

Twilio is the most popular global CPaaS. Alintro has a 1-click Twilio integration — paste your Account SID + Auth Token and you're done. Supports SMS, WhatsApp (via Twilio Sandbox or approved sender), and MMS.

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What you need from Twilio

Account SID
Twilio console → Dashboard → Account Info
Auth Token
Same page as Account SID (click the eye icon)
Messaging Service SID or From number
Either a Twilio phone number or a Messaging Service SID (preferred for deliverability)

Step-by-step

1
Sign up at twilio.com
Add a payment method and buy at least one phone number (US / UK / India local depending on your market).
2
Grab credentials from the Twilio console
Account Info widget at the top of twilio.com/console.
3
In Alintro, go to Gateways → Add gateway → Twilio
Paste Account SID, Auth Token, and From number. Click Test connection.
4
For WhatsApp, verify your sender
Go to Twilio Console → Messaging → Senders → WhatsApp Senders and request production access for your number.

FAQ

Which costs more, Alintro Gateway or Twilio?+

Twilio is usually cheaper in the US for short codes but more expensive in India (no DLT relationship). Pick Alintro for India traffic and Twilio for US short codes.

Can I use Twilio for WhatsApp only?+

Yes — set channel to WhatsApp in the gateway form and Alintro will only route WhatsApp through Twilio.