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Quick Setup Guide

Transform your Android phone into a powerful SMS gateway in just a few steps

1
Install App
2
Sign In
3
Install Plugin
4
Connect
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Done!
1

Install the Android App

Download and install the SMSTunnel app on your Android phone. This app will turn your phone into an SMS gateway.

Download Options:

Download APK Google Play (Coming Soon)

Installing from APK?

You may need to enable "Install from unknown sources" in your phone's settings. Go to Settings → Security → Unknown sources and enable it.

2

Sign In to Your Account

Open the app and sign in. You have multiple options:

Google

One-tap sign in

Email

Classic registration

QR Code

Scan from dashboard

First time?

Don't have an account yet? The app will create one for you automatically when you sign in with Google or register with email.

3

Install the WordPress Plugin

Install the SMSTunnel plugin on your WordPress site. This plugin connects your website to your phone.

Installation Steps:

  1. 1

    Download the plugin ZIP file

    Download smstunnel.zip
  2. 2

    Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

  3. 3

    Choose the ZIP file and click Install Now

  4. 4

    Click Activate Plugin

After activation

You'll see a new SMSTunnel menu in your WordPress admin sidebar. Click on it to start the setup wizard.

4

Connect Your Phone to WordPress

Pair your phone with your WordPress site using the Quick Setup wizard.

Pairing Methods:

Sign in with Google / Facebook (Recommended)

Fastest setup - API Key is set automatically!

  1. 1. In WordPress, go to SMSTunnel → Quick Setup
  2. 2. Click "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Facebook"
  3. 3. Authorize the connection
  4. 4. Done! API key is configured automatically

One-click setup, no manual configuration needed

Email & Password Authentication

API Key is set automatically!

  1. 1. In WordPress, go to SMSTunnel → Quick Setup
  2. 2. Enter your SMSTunnel account email and password
  3. 3. Click "Connect"
  4. 4. Done! API key is configured automatically

Use the same credentials you used to register in the mobile app

Scan QR Code from App

API Key is set automatically!

  1. 1. In WordPress, go to SMSTunnel → Quick Setup
  2. 2. A QR code will be displayed
  3. 3. In the app, tap Scan QR Code
  4. 4. Point your camera at the QR code
  5. 5. Done! Your phone is now connected

Manual API Key

  1. 1. Log in to smstunnel.io/dashboard
  2. 2. Go to API Keys and create a new key
  3. 3. Copy the API key
  4. 4. In WordPress, go to SMSTunnel → Settings
  5. 5. Paste the API key and save

Keep your phone connected!

The app needs to stay running in the background. Make sure to disable battery optimization for SMSTunnel in your phone settings.

You're All Set!

Congratulations! Your SMS gateway is now ready. Here's what you can do next:

Send a Test SMS

Go to SMSTunnel → Send Test in WordPress to verify everything works.

Enable 2FA

Protect your WordPress login with SMS-based two-factor authentication.

Add Integrations

Install plugins for WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, and more.

Use the API

Send SMS programmatically using our REST API.

Optional: E2E Encryption Key Pairing

Professional, Enterprise & Custom plans only

For maximum privacy, pair your encryption keys directly between the phone and WordPress plugin. Scan the QR code from your plugin settings to share encryption keys - the keys are never sent to SMSTunnel servers, so nobody (not even us) can decrypt your messages.

  1. 1. In WordPress, go to SMSTunnel → Encryption Settings
  2. 2. Generate a new encryption key pair
  3. 3. Scan the QR code with the SMSTunnel app
  4. 4. Keys are paired locally - end-to-end encryption is now active!

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