Three steps to sending SMS.

Create an account, send a test message to verify your integration, then configure the destinations your messages can reach.

From sign-up to first delivery in an afternoon.

Follow these three steps and you'll have SMS running with full carrier coverage.

  1. 01

    Sign up for Bird.

    Create your account and get an API key. The free tier includes enough volume to build and test your integration before you commit.

  2. 02

    Send a test SMS.

    Send a message to your own number with one API call. No special setup required for the test environment. Read the sending guide →

  3. 03

    Set up destinations.

    Configure the countries your messages can reach and choose the sender types that fit your use case. Most destinations are available immediately. SMS overview →

Billions of SMS messages delivered every year on Bird.

Global carrier coverage, intelligent routing, and delivery analytics built in. Sign up and send your first SMS in under five minutes.

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Start with one channel.
Add the others when you're ready.

A test API key is yours immediately. Production unlocks when you add a payment method and verify a sender.

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