Send multiple SMS messages from a CSV file with no code

October 29, 2023 • 7 min read

Send personalized SMS messages to your users in bulk using your Android phone. The good news is, you don't have to write a single piece of code, just upload your CSV file and we will take care of the rest.

What is a CSV file

CSV is an abbreviation for comma-separated values. A CSV file allows data to be saved in a table structured format using a comma , to separate the various cells of a table and a new line to separate the various rows in the table. CSV files can be used with any spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel, Open Office Calc, or Google Sheets.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of CSV files.
An Android phone.

Step 1: Get your API Key

Create an account on httpsms.com and copy your API key from the settings page https://httpsms.com/settings

Step 2: Install the httpSMS android app

⬇️ Download and install the httpSMS android app on your phone and sign in using your API KEY which you copied above. This app listens for SMS messages received on your android phone.

Make sure to enter your phone number in the international format e.g +18005550199 when authenticating with the httpSMS Android app.

Step 3: Edit your CSV file

Download the httpSMS CSV file template and edit it with your favorite spreadsheet software e.g Excel, Google Sheets or even a text editor like notepad. Fill in the phone number which you registered in httpSMS in the FromPhoneNumber column and fill in the number of the recipient of the SMS in the ToPhoneNumber column. Also add the SMS which you want to send in the message in the Content column.

Make sure to use the correct FromPhoneNumber from step 2 above in your CSV file

Step 3: Send the SMS Messages

Visit the Bulk Messages page on httpSMS and upload your CSV file and send the your SMS messages.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you face any issues sending bulk SMS messages from your CSV files by following this tutorial.

Until the next time✌️

Acho Arnold