Step-by-step guides to help you get the most out of SMS Localhost. From your first message to advanced automation.
A quick walkthrough of the platform. Create your account, set up a sender ID, and send your first branded SMS message.
Learn how to import your existing contact list from a CSV file in seconds, complete with custom fields like birthdays and membership numbers.
Learn how to organise your contacts into groups for targeted messaging. Use smart groups to automatically segment based on criteria like birthdays.
Set up recurring SMS reminders that notify borrowers about upcoming payments, due dates, and overdue balances — fully automated.
Keep parents informed with automated SMS for term dates, fee reminders, exam schedules, sports days, and emergency notices.
Set up weekly SMS reminders for Sunday services, mid-week Bible study, special events, and pastoral messages to your congregation.
Use the Campaign Planner to map out months of SMS campaigns for multiple clients. Visualise timelines, brainstorm ideas, and execute on schedule.
Learn how to run flash sales, loyalty promotions, and seasonal campaigns that bring customers through your door.
Reduce membership churn with class reminders, renewal notices, and motivational messages that keep your members coming back.
Notify potential buyers about new listings, send viewing reminders, and follow up with interested clients automatically.
Clinics and hospitals can dramatically reduce no-shows by sending automated appointment reminders. Learn how to set it up.
Reach beneficiaries, coordinate volunteers, promote events, and share impact updates — all through reliable SMS.
Make every SMS feel personal. Learn how to use {name}, {first_name}, and custom variables to address each recipient individually.
Stop typing your company name in every message. Global variables let you define values once in your organisation settings and use them across all messages.
Create reusable message templates for your most common communications. Save time, ensure consistency, and empower your team.
Learn how to set up campaigns that run automatically on a schedule — daily, weekly, or monthly — without any manual intervention.
Integrate SMS sending into your own application using our REST API. Includes code examples in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
Your Sender ID is your brand on every SMS. Learn what makes a good Sender ID and how to get it approved by mobile network operators.