Using a Shortened URL (API)

The following guide will show you how to make use of your shortened URL if you are sending via an API.

Step 1: Create

You would first need to create a Shortened URL by logging in to your account via our website. If you have not created a shortened URL as yet, you can do so by following these STEPS .

Step 2: Send

Using the normal process of sending messages through your API channel, you would need to use the exact original URL as the one used to create your shortened URL. This will ensure that the link is shortened, allowing for full tracking on all outgoing messages, as seen on the below RESTful example:

POST /bulkmessages HTTP/1.1
HOST: rest.mymobileapi.com/api/v1
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer [Your Authorization Token]
Accept: application/json
{
  "Messages": [
    {
      "Content": "Hello John. Our new API is available. Click https://mymobileapi.readme.io/docs/url-shortening to learn more.",
      "Destination": "27830000000"
    }
  ]
}

When sending your messages, it will show as a long URL on your system when processing, but will be received by the recipients as a shortened URL, as seen in the below example:

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