Enabling Messages

SMS messages are sent using:

• SIP SIMPLE messages when the destination is a phone registered with Enswitch.
• A custom script for external destinations.

Inbound SMS to the Enswitch system is not supported in versions 3.14 and older.

The custom script:

• Must be customised for each provider to match the protocol they use
• Is located at: /usr/local/sbin/enswitch_message_out
• Must be on the same machines as enswitch_sipd.

Here is an example enswitch_message_out script to send requests via HTTP.

Besides customising this script, you need to:

• In System -> Configuration set "Enable text messages" (or "Enable messaging" in 3.13 and earlier) to Yes.
• Restart enswitch_sipd.
• In System -> Roles set "Actions » Send a message" to Yes for desired roles.
• In each Peer's outbound costs define the "Cost to send a message".
• In each Route define the "Peer for messages".
• In each Rate plan set:
  • Relevant fields in "Default markups" and "Included in rate plan".
  • Features -> "Send SMS messages".
  • Outbound call cost exceptions -> "Cost to send message".

We recommend your configuration is thoroughly tested prior to making it available to users.