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Alternative API

📝 Overview

The Alternative API offers a legacy-compatible API with other SMS activation providers. It supports ordering numbers, polling for SMS codes, setting price limits, and checking balance via simple GET/POST endpoints.

This API is designed for users migrating from other providers, allowing them to switch with minimal changes to their existing integration.

🔑 Key Features

  • Legacy GET/POST endpoint support
  • Order temporary phone numbers
  • Poll SMS code status
  • Price‑cap enforcement with max_price
  • API key passed as api_key param
  • V2 number response format
  • Get user balance
  • Billing only on received SMS
  • Sandbox & production modes
  • Rapid integration for existing clients

📖 Documentation

Alternative API Reference (Human-friendly)

Readable documentation with examples

OpenAPI Specification (YAML)

Machine-readable spec for code generation and automation

Tip

  • See your active and historical activations in web dashboard .
  • Use the sandbox environment for testing without incurring costs.
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