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Migrating from Textlocal to SMSGatewayHub involves a few key steps to ensure your SMS functionality continues without interruption. Here's a structured guide to help you through the process:

🔁 Step-by-Step Migration Guide

✅ 1. Understand the Differences

Before migrating, compare both platforms in terms of:

  • API structure

  • Authentication methods

  • Sender ID registration

  • DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) compliance (for India)

  • Message routing and delivery reports

📂 2. Export Data from Textlocal

Extract the necessary data:

  • Contact groups / recipient lists

  • Templates

  • Reports (if needed for auditing)

  • Any automation workflows

🔑 3. Set Up SMSGatewayHub Account

  • Sign up at: https://www.smsgatewayhub.com/

  • Complete KYC and DLT registration (required in India for promotional or transactional SMS)

  • Get your Sender ID approved

🛠️ 4. Update Your Integration (API Migration)

Textlocal API Sample (HTTP GET):

https://api.textlocal.in/send/?apikey=yourapikey&numbers=918123456789&message=Hello&sender=TXTLCL

SMSGatewayHub API Sample (HTTP GET):

https://www.smsgatewayhub.com/api/mt/SendSMS?APIKey=yourapikey&senderid=TESTIN&channel=2&DCS=0&flashsms=0&number=918123456789&text=Hello&type=normal&route=clickhere

Key Differences:

Feature Textlocal SMSGatewayHub
API Endpoint api.textlocal.in smsgatewayhub.com/api/mt/SendSMS
Params apikey, numbers, message, etc. APIKey, senderid, channel, DCS, text, etc.
Message Types Normal, Unicode Normal, Unicode, Flash

Update your code to match the SMSGatewayHub API format. Most languages like Python, PHP, Java, etc. are supported with SDKs or HTTP APIs.

🔁 5. Replace API Keys in Your Code

If you’re using SMS for OTPs, marketing, or alerts:

  • Replace Textlocal API calls with SMSGatewayHub

  • Test each use case (OTP, marketing, bulk)

📤 6. Re-upload Templates & Contacts

  • SMSGatewayHub may require DLT-approved templates.

  • Upload all message templates with variable placeholders (e.g., {{otp}}) and get them approved.

  • Re-import contact lists if you’re managing lists through the SMS platform.

🧪 7. Testing & QA

  • Send test messages to verify:

    • Delivery

    • Template mapping (if using DLT)

    • Sender ID

    • Reporting

  • Check delivery logs in the SMSGatewayHub dashboard.

📊 8. Monitor & Optimize

  • Track delivery reports

  • Compare delivery rates, latency, and failure percentages with your previous Textlocal usage

  • Optimize routes if needed (SMSGatewayHub allows multiple routes)

🛡️ Bonus Tips

  • ✅ DLT Compliance (India): Ensure all templates and headers are approved through your DLT platform (e.g., Jio, Airtel).

  • ✅ Support Access: SMSGatewayHub offers chat/email support — use it during migration for help.

  • ✅ Webhook Setup: If you used delivery callbacks/webhooks in Textlocal, update them in SMSGatewayHub too.

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