Getting started
How do I create an SMSLocal account?
Signing up takes about two minutes and gives you ₹60 of free credit to try SMS, WhatsApp and OTP.
2 min readUpdated 10 Feb 2026
Accounts are free to open. You need a working email address, an Indian mobile number for OTP verification, and your company PAN or GST number if you intend to send commercial traffic.
Steps to sign up
- 01Open the signup page and enter your business email.
- 02Verify your mobile number with the OTP we send.
- 03Complete your business profile (PAN, GST, business address).
- 04Pick your primary use case — SMS, WhatsApp, OTP, or all three.
- 05Land on the dashboard with ₹60 of credit already loaded.
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