Overview
This node integrates with the SMS Advert API to send SMS messages and retrieve related information. The primary use case is sending text messages to specified phone numbers using either the SMS Advert network or a user's own number as the sender. It also supports fetching device lists, account details, and message queue status from the SMS Advert service.
A common scenario for this node is automating SMS notifications, alerts, or marketing messages directly from an n8n workflow. For example, you could trigger an SMS alert when a new lead is added to your CRM or send appointment reminders to customers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mobile Number | The phone number to which the SMS will be sent. Format should include country code (e.g., +1234567890). |
| Message | The content of the SMS message to be sent. |
| Sender Type | Choose the sender identity for the SMS: either "SmsAdvert Network" (the SMS Advert service) or "OwnNumber" (your own number). |
| Confirm Status Webhook | Optional URL to receive delivery confirmation callbacks via webhook. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the response from the SMS Advert API for each input item processed.
- For the Send a Message operation, the output JSON contains the API response confirming the message submission status.
- For other operations like getting device list, account details, or API queue count, the output JSON contains the respective data retrieved from the SMS Advert API.
No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the SMS Advert API.
- The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with
https://www.smsadvert.ro/api. - Proper configuration of the API authentication credential in n8n is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing mobile number format may cause the API to reject the request.
- Incorrect or missing API credentials will result in authentication errors.
- If the optional webhook URL is invalid or unreachable, delivery confirmations may not be received.
Error messages:
- Authentication failures typically indicate problems with the provided API key; verify and update credentials.
- API errors related to message content or phone number usually come with descriptive messages from the SMS Advert API; check the message and number formatting.
- Network or timeout errors suggest connectivity issues; ensure n8n can reach the SMS Advert API endpoint.
Links and References
- SMS Advert API Documentation (official API docs)
- n8n documentation on HTTP Request Node for understanding underlying request mechanics