RafikiSMS API

Overview

The RafikiSMS API is a RESTful API designed for third-party integrations. It allows you to send SMS messages, check balances, view registered sender names, and retrieve delivery reports using API key authentication.

Base URL (auto-detected from server):

Download API Specification

Download the API spec for Postman import, YAML, or Markdown format.

Quick Start

Get up and running in minutes:

1. Create a vendor account or log in to your existing account
2. Navigate to Profile > Integration to generate your API key
3. Include your API key in every request header: X-API-Key: sk_your_api_key_here
4. Start making API requests to send SMS messages

Phone Number Format

All phone numbers must be in international format without the + sign:

• Format: 255XXXXXXXXX (12 digits starting with country code)
• Example: 255712345678
• Local numbers starting with 0 are automatically converted (e.g., 0712345678 to 255712345678)

Message Requirements

• Maximum length: 160 characters per SMS
• Messages are processed asynchronously via job queues
• Check SMS logs for delivery status
• Bulk SMS supports comma-separated phone numbers or file upload (CSV/Excel)