Twilio SMS Gateway for Paymenter

# SMS Twilio Extension for Paymenter

A comprehensive SMS extension for Paymenter that allows you to send SMS messages to your customers using the Twilio API. Features advanced template system, retry functionality, and complete SMS management.

## ✨ Features

- 📱 SMS Sending: Send individual SMS messages to customers

📋 SMS Templates: Create and manage reusable message templates with variables
🔄 Retry Failed Messages: Retry failed SMS messages with one click
📊 SMS Logging: Complete audit trail of all SMS activities
👥 Auto SMS: Sends Automated SMS When an invoice is created or marked as paid
⚡ Real-time Character Count: Live character counting for SMS messages
🎯 Template Variables: Dynamic content replacement (e.g., {name}, {amount})
🛡️ Rate Limiting: Built-in protection against abuse
🔧 Clean Integration: Follows Paymenter's Extension architecture
📈 Delivery Tracking: Track SMS delivery status via Twilio

## Installation

### Step 1: Copy Extension Files

Copy the entire SmsTwilio folder to your Paymenter extensions directory:

# Copy to Paymenter extensions directory
[CODE=bash]cp -r SmsTwilio/ /path/to/paymenter/extensions/Others/[/CODE]

### Step 2: Install Dependencies

[CODE=bash]cd /path/to/paymenter
composer require twilio/sdk[/CODE]

### Step 3: Enable Extension

1. Go to your Paymenter admin panel
2. Navigate to Extensions
3. Find "SMS Twilio" in the list
4. Click "Enable"

### Step 4: Configure Settings

1. Go to Extensions → SMS Twilio → Settings
2. Enter your Twilio credentials:
- Twilio Account SID: Your Twilio Account SID
- Twilio Auth Token: Your Twilio Auth Token
- Twilio Phone Number: Your Twilio phone number (e.g., +1234567890)
- Twilio Messaging Service SID: (Optional) Your Messaging Service SID for better delivery

### Step 5: Access SMS Interface

1. Go to Admin Panel → Communication → Send SMS
2. Start sending SMS messages to your customers

## 📱 Usage

### Sending Individual SMS

[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]1. Go to Admin Panel → Communication → Send SMS
2. Click "Send SMS" button
3. Select a user from the dropdown
4. Enter phone number (if different from user's phone)
5. Choose a template or write a custom message
6. Fill in template variables (if using a template)
7. Click "Create" to send[/COLOR]

### Creating SMS Templates

[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]1. Go to Admin Panel → Communication → SMS Templates
2. Click "Create Template"
3. Fill in template details:
- Template Name: e.g., "Welcome Message"
- Subject: Brief description
- Message Content: Use variables like {name}, {amount}, {date}
- Variables: Define available variables
4. Save the template

### Using Template Variables

Templates support dynamic variables:[/COLOR]

{name}: Customer name
{email}: Customer email
{amount}: Payment amount
{date}: Current date
{company}: Your company name
{order_id}: Order number
{invoice_id}: Invoice number

[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]Example template:
Welcome {name}! Your order #{order_id} for {amount} has been confirmed. Thank you for choosing {company}![/COLOR]

Retrying Failed Messages

[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]1. Go to Admin Panel → Communication → Send SMS
2. Find failed messages (marked with red status)
3. Click the "Retry" button next to the failed message
4. The system will attempt to resend the SMS[/COLOR][/COLOR]

## Configuration

The extension uses Paymenter's built-in configuration system. All settings are managed through the Extensions interface in your admin panel.

🗄️ Database

The extension creates two tables:

ext_sms_logs: Stores SMS activity logs and delivery status
ext_sms_templates: Stores reusable SMS templates with variables

## 🔧 Requirements

PHP 8.1+
Paymenter 1.3+
Twilio Account with SMS capabilities
Twilio SDK (installed via Composer)

[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]## 🚀 Advanced Features

### Template Variables System[/COLOR]

Create dynamic templates with placeholders
Replace variables with actual data when sending
Support for JSON format variable input
Real-time character counting with live updates
Automatic variable replacement in messages

### Retry Mechanism

One-click retry for failed messages
Automatic error logging
Status tracking (pending, sent, failed)

### Delivery Tracking

Track SMS delivery status via Twilio
Store Twilio Message SID for reference
Error message logging for failed deliveries

### User Experience Improvements

Intuitive Interface: "Send SMS" instead of "Create SMS"
Auto-redirect: Automatically returns to SMS list after sending
Hidden Status Field: Status is managed automatically behind the scenes
Real-time Feedback: Live character counting and instant notifications
Clean Form: No unnecessary fields cluttering the interface

[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]## 🛠️ Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

1. SMS not sending:
- Check Twilio credentials in extension settings
- Verify phone number format (+1234567890)
- Check Twilio account balance

2. Template variables not working:
- Ensure JSON format is correct: {"name": "John", "amount": "$99"}
- Check variable names match template placeholders

3. Character count not updating:
- Refresh the page
- Check browser console for JavaScript errors

4. "Sent from your Twilio trial account" message:
- This is automatically added by Twilio for trial accounts
- Upgrade to a paid Twilio account to remove this message
- Add payment method in Twilio Console → Billing

### Debug Information

Access debug information at: /admin/sms/debug

## [/COLOR]📞[COLOR=rgb(0, 0, 0)]Support

For support with this extension:

1. Check the SMS logs for error messages
2. Verify your Twilio account status and balance
3. Ensure your Twilio credentials are correct
4. Check Paymenter logs for any errors
5. Use the debug route for configuration verification

Contact me via discord
https://discord.com/users/777176916431470652

## 📄 License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.[/COLOR][/CODE][/COLOR]

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