Forward SMS To A URL or API
Post Incoming SMS to a URL
Auto Forward SMS PRO For Android can automatically forward/POST incoming text messages to a URL. For example, an API or a website link you've setup to receive and process incoming SMS.
There are 3 options you can use:
More details on each option below.
In order to setup a Forward/POST to URL, it is highly recommended you have the skills to set this up, or consult a developer. We’ll assist you where possible.
You can also tell the app to RETRY failed posts. If this option is toggled ON, app will retry every 15 minutes for a maximum of 24 hours. Plus you can request an email warning if POST fails.
Both the FWD ALL INCOMING SMS and CREATE TASK screens have this function.
Post Body example: {"phoneNumber":"222333444","sms":"Hello John - From 222333444"}
form-data
For multipart/form-data, the body is separated by a particular string boundary.
Example of a form using form-data content type:
HttpResponse
.header("content-type", "multipart/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW")
.header("cache-control", "no-cache")
.header("Postman-Token", "5d3c2fb9-7113-4e2a-b9ad-319ce66ef60a")
.body("------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\r\nContent-Disposition: form-data; name=\"phoneNumber\"\r\n\r\nxxxxxx\r\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\r\nContent-Disposition: form-data; name=\"sms\"\r\n\r\nzzzzzzz\r\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--")
.asString();
x-www-form-urlencoded
For x-www-form-urlencoded, the body of the HTTP message is sent as a long query string, contains name-value pair separated by "&" character.
An example of a simple form using the application/x-www-form-urlencoded content type:
header("Content-Type", "application/x-www-form-urlencoded")
.header("cache-control", "no-cache")
.header("Postman-Token", "0146a6af-b9da-429d-b2e2-68e70137fbbc")
.body("phoneNumber=zzzzzzz&sms=xxxxxxx")
.asString();
Useful info: Stack Overflow has info about the above functions and what they mean. Click here to view Stack Overflow page
raw JSON
When you select "Raw", the body will be pre-generated as below
"data":{
"phoneNumber":
"[PHONE_NUMBER]",
"sms":"[SMS_CONTENT]",
"sim":"[SIM_ID]"
"dateReceived":"["DATE_TIME]"
}
}
You can include any key-value you want. As long as Auto Forward SMS finds the [PHONE_NUMBER], it will be replaced by the sender's phone number.
Similar to that:
[SMS_CONTENT] will be replaced with the SMS message content
[SIM_ID] will be replaced by SIM 1 or SIM 2 (if Dual SIM phone)
[DATE_TIME] with date and time the SMS was received.
Any value you don't need, simply tap on it (puts raw JSON in edit mode), and remove that value using backspace or delete on your phone keyboard, then SAVE.
TIP: A handy endpoint site to pre-test your POST data & ensure the app is working is: www.webhook.site
Extra Settings
FWD TO URL EXTRA SETTINGS & FWD TO URL REPORTS
Escape Special Characters: Toggle this ON if you use any characters reserved in JSON that must be properly escaped to be used in strings.
Your SIM information: This value will be POSTED as [SIM_ID].
FWD TO URL REPORTS: If your POSTS fail, you can select and email yourself or others reports for troubleshooting.
We want to further develop the POST to URL feature, so if you have any special requests, require assistance, or need a different function, please get in touch.
HELP
As an Auto Forward SMS customer, we offer you prompt, professional support. You can access HELP right from the app.
Tap the app's HELP screen to view your options. By using EMAIL US FOR HELP, you can send us a LOGFILE so we can troubleshoot for you. This logfile contains 2 weeks of events. Don't worry, any personal data is redacted with ****
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