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How to Configure Texting Settings for SMS, MMS, and Voice

 
 Created Date: 7/11/2025 2:52:37 PM |  User Level: Regular User

Introduction

The Texting Settings panel in Brilliance CRM allows you to configure and manage your messaging provider (e.g., Twilio) for SMS, MMS, and Voice campaigns. This is essential for enabling outbound messages via the Send Messages module.

Each configuration record stores API credentials, phone numbers, language defaults, and message limitations.

How to Get Here

  1. Navigate to Communication > Send Messages.
  2. In the top-right corner, click View Texting Settings.

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You’ll be taken to the Texting Configuration grid, where all messaging integrations are listed.

Texting Configuration Grid

Each row represents a texting setup connected to your CRM. Columns include:

  • Edit – Modify the provider settings
  • Regarding – The entity this configuration applies to (e.g., company or department)
  • Provider – The messaging gateway (e.g., Twilio)
  • Description – Optional internal label
  • Max Month – Message limit per month
  • Start Day – Billing cycle reset day
  • Order – Priority order for fallback
  • Language – Default language setting
  • SMS / MMS / Voice / Robot – Which message types are enabled
  • Active – Whether this config is currently in use
  • Modified – Timestamp of last update

Click + Add New to create a new configuration.

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Add or Edit a Texting Configuration

Clicking Add New or Edit opens the texting configuration form with two tabs: General and Notes.

General– API & Sending Options

Fields include:

  • Regarding – Select the entity this texting setup relates to
  • Description – Internal label for clarity
  • Provider – Choose from supported texting providers (e.g., Twilio)
  • Display Order – Priority if using multiple configurations
  • Max Per Month – Set a limit on how many messages can be sent
  • Start Day – Day of month to reset the counter
  • Language – Default language for this config (e.g., English, Spanish)
  • Account SID / Authorization Token / API Key – Required credentials from your provider
  • Phone Number – The number from which messages are sent

Toggles (right side):

  • Active – Enables or disables this texting setup
  • Send SMS – Allows sending plain text messages
  • Send MMS – Allows messages with images/media
  • Send Voice – Enables outbound voice messages (if supported)

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Notes Tab – Optional Internal Documentation

Use this tab to store internal notes, API provider instructions, or usage policies.

Expected Result

Once configured and marked Active, this texting provider becomes available for use in:

  • Send Messages (SMS, MMS, Voice)
  • Automated Campaigns
  • Keyword and Subscriber systems
  • Any other CRM features that support outbound text communication

Use Cases

  • Set up a Twilio account to send branded SMS/MMS from a local number
  • Apply different texting configurations for various departments or franchises
  • Limit usage to avoid overages or abuse
  • Control message delivery methods by type

Important Notes

  • Only one provider needs to be active unless you need fallback/routing logic
  • The credentials must be accurate for messages to deliver successfully
  • Voice toggle is only relevant if using automated calling features

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