Credentials

SMPP credentials allow clients to connect to the eSMS SMPP gateway and send messages.

SMPP connection settings

Setting	Value
Host	`smpp.esmsafrica.io`
Port	`2775`
Bind type	Transceiver
Username	Provided by admin
Password	Provided by admin

Requesting credentials

Log in to smpp.esmsafrica.io
Go to SMPP Credentials
Click Request Credential
An administrator will review and approve your request

Once approved, your SMPP username and password are displayed in the credentials section.

Credential settings

Each SMPP credential includes:

Setting	Description
Username	SMPP bind username
Password	SMPP bind password
Quota	Maximum messages allowed
Throughput	Maximum messages per second
Allowed senders	Permitted sender IDs

Connecting

Use any SMPP client library to connect:

Python (smpplib)

import smpplib

client = smpplib.client.Client('smpp.esmsafrica.io', 2775)
client.connect()
client.bind_transceiver(
    system_id='your_username',
    password='your_password'
)

client.send_message(
    source_addr='eSMS',
    destination_addr='+254712345678',
    short_message='Hello via SMPP!'
)

Java (jSMPP)

SMPPSession session = new SMPPSession();
session.connectAndBind(
    "smpp.esmsafrica.io", 2775,
    new BindParameter(
        BindType.BIND_TRX,
        "your_username", "your_password",
        "SMPP", TypeOfNumber.UNKNOWN,
        NumberingPlanIndicator.UNKNOWN, null
    )
);

Test SMS

Send a test SMS from the dashboard to verify your credential is working:

Go to your credential details
Enter a test phone number
Click Send Test