Technical
SMS API Integration Guide for PHP Developers
Zan Communication Team
February 18, 2025
SMS API
PHP
Integration
Developer Guide
Integrating SMS into your PHP application is straightforward with Zan Communication's REST API. This guide will walk you through the complete integration process.
Prerequisites
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- cURL extension enabled
- Zan Communication API key (get one from the dashboard)
Step 1: Get Your API Key
Log in to your Zan Communication dashboard and navigate to API Settings. Generate a new API key.
Step 2: Send Your First SMS
[
'method' => 'POST',
'header' => "Authorization: Bearer $apiKey\r\nContent-Type: application/json",
'content' => json_encode(['to' => '8801712345678', 'message' => 'Hello from Zan SMS!']),
]])
);
$result = json_decode($response, true);
echo $result['message_id'];