The integration requires you to:- Step 1: Installing Kaleyra Add-on in Vtiger CRM
Follow these steps to install the Kaleyra add-on from the Vtiger Extension store:
- Log in to your CRM account.
- Click the User Menu in the top right corner.
- Click Settings.
- Look for Extensions.
- Click Add-ons.
- Search for Kaleyra.
- Click Install.
After the successful Installation, you can find the Kalelra SMS provider under SMS Provider configuration on the Settings page.
- Step 2: Create an API key on Kaleyra
Follow these steps to create an API key in your Kaleya account:
- Log in to your Kaleyra account.
- Click Developers on the sidebar.
- Click the API Keys tab.
- Click Generate API Key. The Create API window opens.
- Enter or select information for the following:
- API Name: Enter a name for the API.
- Whitelist IP Addresses: Enter the IP addresses to be whitelisted on Kaleyra by separating them with a comma or selecting one of the preconfigured IP configurations from the Select IP Config drop-down. (Optional)
- Click Save.
- Step 3: Create a Sender ID on Kaleyra
Follow these steps to view the API key and Security Identifier (SID) on Kaleyra:
- Log in to your Kaleyra account.
- Click Developers on the sidebar. API Keys page appears.
- Hower over the required API key and click the More icon.
- Click Edit.
- Copy the API Key and SID. You will need this information while adding the Kaleyra SMS provider in Vtiger CRM.
- Step 4: Creating an SMS Template in Kaleyra
Follow these steps to create an SMS template in Kaleyra:
- Log in to your Kaleyra account.
- Click Channels on the sidebar.
- Click Manage in the SMS section.
- Click the Templates tab.
- Click Add Template. The Add Template page appears.
- You can add the template using the following options:
- Import: Upload templates in a .csv or .xls, or .xlsx format.
- Drag and drop the required file, or browse and select the file from the local drive.
- Click Download Sample File.
- Click Save.
- Create New: Enter or select information for the following:
- Title: Enter a title for the SMS template.
- Purpose: Select the purpose from the drop-down.
- Sender ID: Select the SID from the drop-down.
- Template ID: Enter the Template ID.
Note: This is the template ID from the DLT Platform. This field is mandatory only for businesses based in India.
- Message: Enter the content of the template.
- To create a Media Template:
- Click Attach File.
- Browse and upload a media file from your local drive.
- To embed a shortened hyperlink as part of the SMS template:
- Click Insert Link.
- Type the URL you want to shorten.
- Click Save.
- Click Save. The SMS template is now sent for approval.