Getting Started
Get started with WSMS (formerly WP SMS) by following step-by-step guidance to install, configure, and send SMS from WordPress.
WSMS is the most comprehensive SMS plugin for WordPress, supporting 300+ gateways worldwide. This guide will help you get up and running in minutes.
What Can You Do with WSMS?
- Send SMS notifications for user registrations, comments, and posts
- WooCommerce integration for order updates, shipping notifications, and OTP verification
- Two-factor authentication to secure WordPress and WooCommerce logins
- Collect subscribers via forms, widgets, and shortcodes
- Send bulk SMS to users, subscribers, or custom phone lists
- Connect to 300+ gateways including Twilio, Nexmo, Plivo, and local providers
Quick Start (3 Steps)
Step 1: Install the Plugin
- Go to Plugins → Add New in WordPress admin
- Search for “WSMS”
- Click Install Now, then Activate
See Installation for more methods.
Step 2: Configure Your Gateway
- Go to SMS → Settings → Gateway
- Select your SMS gateway provider
- Enter your API credentials
- Set your Sender ID
- Click Save Changes
See Gateway Configuration for detailed setup.
Step 3: Send a Test Message
- Go to SMS → Send SMS
- Enter a phone number
- Type a message
- Click Send
If successful, your setup is complete!
Next Steps
Based on your needs, explore these features:
For Notifications
- Notifications Settings - Notify admin and users about events
- Author Notifications - Notify post authors
For WooCommerce
- WooCommerce Variables - Customize message content
- WooCommerce 2FA - Checkout verification
For Subscribers
- Add Subscriber Form - Collect SMS subscribers
- Manage Subscribers - View and manage your list
- Newsletter Settings - Configure subscriptions
For Security
- 2FA & Login Settings - Two-factor authentication
- WebOTP Auto-Fill - OTP auto-fill on Android
For Developers
- wp_sms_send - Send SMS programmatically
- Available Hooks - Customize behavior
- REST API - API integration
Premium Add-Ons
Unlock advanced features with our add-ons:
- WSMS Pro - 2FA, login with SMS, advanced notifications
- WooCommerce Pro - Checkout verification, SMS password reset
- Two-Way SMS - Receive and respond to incoming messages
See Install Add-Ons and License Activation to get started.
Need Help?
- Browse the full documentation
- Check SMS Delivery Issues for troubleshooting
- Contact support
Last updated: December 28, 2025