Forward SMS to REST API

Table Of Contents:

• Prerequisite
• Forward SMS to REST API
• Sample

Forward SMS is a versatile iOS app that seamlessly forwards SMS to emails, URLs/APIs, slack, discord, or Telegram.

Prerequisite

• An REST API already exists which can handle requests.
• Forward SMS app has been installed and is ready to use.

Forward SMS to REST API

1. Open Forward SMS application and create a new Rule.
   
2. Tap on Add Receiver button to add Telegram receiver.
   
3. Select REST API option from the list of options.
   
4. Tap on Add API Detail button to add REST API details.
   
5. Change API Method. By default, it is set to POST. You can change it to GET or PUT depending on your API endpoint.
   
6. Enter the URL and Body of the REST API endpoint you want to forward SMS to. You can use available properties which will be replaced when message is forwarded.
   
7. (Optional) You can also add Headers to the API request. This is useful if your API requires authentication or other custom headers.
   
8. Save REST API Config.
9. (Optional) Test Rule to make sure SMS is forwarded.
10. Save Rule.

Sample