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SMS settings

OverviewThis article explains how to use sms settings in the sms area of Work Planner and what users should look for when moving into the next step of the workflow.When to use thisUse this article when you need a focused

Work Planner Documentation11 April 2026

Overview

This article explains how to use sms settings in the sms area of Work Planner and what users should look for when moving into the next step of the workflow.

When to use this

Use this article when you need a focused explanation of this screen or step without having to scan through a larger umbrella page.

How it fits into the flow

SMS settings sits within Settings / SMS. Use it as a focused step in that feature area, then return to the parent screen when you are ready for the next action.

Main actions

  • Use the screen to review what is available in this area and move into the next focused step.
  • Look for search, filter, or row actions that help you narrow down the records you need.
  • Open the linked details, forms, or dialogs when you are ready to continue the workflow.
  • Common on-screen actions include Save Changes.

Important fields

  • Validation: Use Platform Sms: Required. Yes or no value.
  • Validation: Sms Provider: Optional. Text value.
  • Validation: Sms Api Key: Optional. Text value. Maximum 255 characters.
  • Validation: Sms Sender: Optional. Text value. Maximum 255 characters.
  • Validation: Sms Api Secret: Optional. Text value. Maximum 255 characters.
  • Validation: Sms Provider Config: Optional. One or more values can be supplied.
  • Related articles will appear here as more focused documentation pages are added to the same feature area.

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