How to Send SMS Using PHP and WaSMS.net API (Free Gateway Setup)

Learn how to send SMS using PHP and WaSMS.net's free SMS API. This step-by-step guide shows how to use your own Android phone as a gateway — no need to buy third-party credits or licenses.

How to Send SMS Using PHP and WaSMS.net API (Free Gateway Setup)

How to Send SMS Using PHP and WaSMS.net API (Free Gateway Setup)

If you're looking for a simple way to send SMS using PHP without paying for services like Twilio or Nexmo — this guide is for you.

We’ll show you how to integrate WaSMS.net, a free SMS gateway that uses your own Android phone as the delivery engine. It's cost-effective, private, and ideal for developers.


???? Step 1: Install the WaSMS Android App

  • Go to WaSMS.net
  • Download the Android App from the dashboard
  • Log in and connect your app with the account

Once connected, your phone becomes your SMS Gateway.


???? Step 2: Use the API to Send SMS via PHP

Here’s a simple PHP code example:

```php

$api_key, 'device' => $device, 'number' => $number, 'message' => $message, ]; $curl = curl_init("https://app.wasms.net/api/send"); curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true); curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $data); $response = curl_exec($curl); curl_close($curl); echo $response; ?>

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