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Posted 24 April 2013 - 07:55 AM

Did you know: AccuTrack & AccuSQL can all deliver messages and updates to your students via their cell phones!  All you need is to turn on this feature.  Worried about the cost?  Amazingly, it's a lot lower than you might expect (currently less than a penny per message for AccuTrack/AccuSQL)! 

 

To use SMS, you must first setup a messaging account with either Skype or Nexmo.  The latter is recommended because of its lower cost.  You can start with a test account with complimentary test credits.  If you like it, you can then use your credit card to purchase more credits.  See below for setup instructions:

  1. Sign-in as a System Admin.  Go to Setup > Options and click SMS Configuration.
  2. Select your Service Provider (Nexmo or Skype)
  3. To Use Skype:
  4. Just select this option and save.
  5. Must install the Skype client on that computer in order for this option to function.
  6. Check the box "Send SMS reminders from this computer" at the bottom left edge of teh Options screen.
  7. To Use Nexmo:
  8. Visit www.nexmo.com to get your messaging account.  You can get a complimentary account for testing.
  9. Enter your Nexmo Key, Secret password, and “From” information.
  10. You can send a test message once you have the information filled in.

Additional options for both Skype and Nexmo:

  • Enable sending SMS in Waiting List and Intake System.
  • Enter a country code if needed.

 

-Nick Armstrong, Support Representative


Mon Nasser
AccuTrack Manager
mon@accutrack.org
(888)249-7227
http://www.accutrack.org




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