SMS messaging is still a powerful marketing tool in today’s world. One of the popular functions of SMS messaging is sending SMS verification codes to the users.
What is an SMS verification code?
It is usually 4-6 digits sending through text messages to the user for identity verification reasons.
Why do we need an SMS verification code?
With increasing data breaches and users’ privacy stealing issues, it is essential to protect users’ data and privacy. The principle behind the SMS verification code is 2FA (two-factors-authentication) in the industry. In this way, when people log in to a different device or activate sensitive activities, such as making a payment or change important information, it is double assured with the account’s password and an SMS verification code, which is safer.
How does an SMS verification code work?
When the user logs in or activates an action in an app or a website, an SMS code verification is triggered, and the system would send an SMS verification code to the user. Then the user receives the verification code and inputs it into the app or the website. The system recognizes the code and proves the user’s identity so that the action becoming effective.
Who provides the SMS verification code sending service?
There are SMS platforms in different countries that provide SMS verification code sending services. The leading SMS platforms in the world range are Twilio, Simple Texting, TextMagic, EZ Texting, Textedly. These big platforms can send SMS messages all around the world.
Founded in 2007, China Skyline is also one of the leading SMS platforms in China that provides SMS verification code sending services. Cooperated with hundreds of telecommunication operators in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and other regions around the world, China Skyline can reach more than 190 countries instantly in the world.
Will sending SMS verification codes cost you a fortune?
The answer is no. SMS messages are cheap, that’s why they are widely used in all kinds of areas in the world. Take Twilio as example that you send 100,000 SMS messages to local phone numbers in the US per month, the SMS cost would be 750 dollars. Sounds reasonable.
As a merchant, it is important to protect your customers’ data, to prevent possible loss from your business. Adopting the SMS verification code method is one of the simplest ways you can equip for your business.
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