How to connect Twilio to SWAI
Guide: Creating a Twilio Account and Copying Key and SID
1. Creating a Twilio Account
- Navigate to the Twilio website and click on the “Sign Up” button.
- Fill out the required information, including your name, email address, and password.
- Agree to the Twilio Terms of Service and click “Start your free trial.”
2. Verifying Your Account
- Check your email for a verification code from Twilio.
- Enter the verification code on the Twilio website to verify your account.
3. Locating Your Account SID and Auth Token
- Once logged in, navigate to the “Dashboard” or “Console” page.
- In the top right corner, there should be a section with your “Account SID” and “Auth Token.”
- These values are unique to your account and are used to authenticate your Twilio API requests.
4. Copying Your Account SID and Auth Token
- Click on the “Copy” icon next to your Account SID to copy it to your clipboard.
- Click on the “Copy” icon next to your Auth Token to copy it to your clipboard.
- Important: Keep your Auth Token secure and do not share it publicly.
Note: You can always find your Account SID and Auth Token on your Twilio dashboard.
5. Connecting Twilio to your SWAI account
- Go to Settings on the left-hand side menu and then click on Phone System
- Click on Twilio Phone System
- Paste your Auth Key and SID from Twilio, click Test Connection and choose the phone you purchased from Twilio from the dropdown menu
- You have successfully connected your Twilio.
Additional Tips
- Consider creating a separate Twilio project for your application to keep your credentials organized.
- If you accidentally reveal your Auth Token, you can regenerate it from your Twilio dashboard.