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Create an account and send your first SMS

Sign up, claim starter credits, pick a Sender ID, and send a test to your own phone.

For Anyone starting SplitSMS

  1. 1

    Create the account

    Open Sign up, enter your name, email, and password. Confirm the email if asked. New accounts include 5 free credits — enough to send a test without a card.

  2. 2

    Verify your phone

    Open Dashboard → Settings and complete phone verification when prompted. A verified number is required before branded sends on most Ghana routes.

  3. 3

    Request a Sender ID

    Open Dashboard → Sender ID and submit the name recipients should see (for example MYSHOP). Approval is typically 1–2 business days. Until then, use an approved ID if one is already on the account.

  4. 4

    Send a test

    Open Dashboard → Send SMS. Enter your number in international format without a plus (Ghana: 233201234567). Write a short message, confirm segments and cost, then send. Check Message results for Queued → Sent → Delivered.

Notes

  • Drop the leading 0 from local Ghana numbers. 020… becomes 23320…
  • Emoji or special characters switch the whole message to Unicode (70 characters per segment instead of 160).

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