Getting Started
Overview
What is eSMS Africa and what can you build with it.
eSMS Africa is a messaging infrastructure platform built for African businesses. It provides three core products under one account:
- eSMS Mail — Send transactional and marketing emails via REST API or SMTP. Includes domain verification, open/click tracking, webhooks, email forwarding, and analytics.
- SMS Platform — Send SMS messages to any mobile number in Africa via HTTP API. Supports sender IDs, contact lists, delivery reports, and per-country pricing with wallet-based billing.
- SMPP Portal — Enterprise-grade SMPP gateway for high-throughput SMS. Manage connections, credentials, routes, and monitor delivery in real-time.
One account, all products
All eSMS products share a single account at auth.esmsafrica.io. Sign up once and access:
| Product | URL | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| eSMS Mail | send.esmsafrica.io | Email sending, tracking, forwarding |
| SMS Platform | app.esmsafrica.io | SMS via web portal and HTTP API |
| SMPP Portal | smpp.esmsafrica.io | SMPP connections and management |
How it works
- Create an account at auth.esmsafrica.io/register
- Verify your email — check your inbox for a verification link
- Choose a product and start integrating
Each product has its own dashboard, API, and credentials. Your account and billing are managed centrally.