SMS trunks reference#
Use this reference to review the filters, columns, values, and actions on the SMS > SMS Trunks page in the DIDWW User Panel.
The page lists individual SMS trunks together with SMS trunk groups. Expand a trunk group to review its member trunks and their priorities.
Filters#
Use the controls above the table to narrow the displayed trunks and trunk groups. Filters can be combined.
Filter |
Filter condition |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Name |
Text input |
Filters the list by the entered trunk or trunk group name. Click Submit to apply the value, or Cancel to close the filter. |
Single-select filter |
Filters the list by the selected trunk type. Any does not restrict the results by type. |
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Single-select filter |
Filters the list by message direction. In/Out (default) shows all trunks and trunk groups. In shows trunk groups and inbound-only trunks. Out shows outbound-only trunks. The list updates when you select a value. |
Table columns#
Column |
Access |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Name |
Read-only in the list |
The friendly name of the trunk or trunk group. A trunk group row shows the number of member trunks and can be expanded to show them. The list can be sorted by name. |
Read-only |
The type of the trunk or trunk group. |
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Read-only |
An icon that shows whether the trunk handles inbound SMS, outbound SMS, or both. Hover over the help icon in the column header to show the icon legend. |
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Priority |
Editable for trunk group members |
The order in which DIDWW attempts the member trunks of a trunk group. The trunk with the highest number is attempted first. See Set priorities in an SMS trunk group. |
Credentials |
Read-only |
A key icon that opens the credentials of an HTTP OUT, SMPP ESME, or SMPP SMSC trunk. See View HTTP OUT trunk credentials, View SMPP ESME trunk credentials, and View SMPP SMSC trunk credentials. |
Actions |
Contextual |
Opens the actions available for the trunk or trunk group. |
Type values#
Value |
Description |
|---|---|
Trunk group |
An SMS trunk group that combines SMS trunks for failover. See SMS trunk groups. |
An SMS to Email trunk that forwards inbound SMS to an email address. See SMS to Email trunk. |
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HTTP IN |
An HTTP IN trunk that forwards inbound SMS to an HTTP endpoint. See HTTP IN trunk. |
HTTP OUT |
An HTTP OUT trunk that accepts SMS submitted to the Outbound SMS API. See HTTP OUT trunk. |
SMPP ESME |
An SMPP ESME trunk that your application binds to. See SMPP ESME trunk. |
SMPP SMSC |
An SMPP SMSC trunk that DIDWW uses to bind to your SMSC. See SMPP SMSC trunk. |
OTP |
The OTP Verify SMS entry that DIDWW uses to send SMS for OTP Verification. It shows outbound SMS only, has no credentials, and offers only the SMS Logs action. It cannot be edited, deleted, or added to a trunk group. |
Direction values#
Value |
Description |
|---|---|
Inbound/Outbound |
The trunk delivers inbound SMS and sends outbound SMS. Shown for SMPP ESME and SMPP SMSC trunks. |
Inbound |
The trunk delivers inbound SMS only. Shown for SMS to Email and HTTP IN trunks. |
Outbound |
The trunk sends outbound SMS only. Shown for HTTP OUT trunks and the OTP entry. |
Actions#
Click the Actions button next to a trunk or trunk group to open its actions. The available actions depend on the trunk type.
Action |
Availability |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Send SMS |
HTTP OUT trunks |
Opens the Send SMS window to send a message through the trunk. See Send SMS from the User Panel using an HTTP OUT trunk. |
SMS Logs |
All trunks, trunk groups, and the OTP entry |
Opens SMS Logs filtered by the selected trunk or trunk group and the last 24 hours. Trunk groups open the Inbound tab, and HTTP OUT trunks open the Outbound tab. See Inbound SMS logs and Outbound SMS logs. |
Check Status |
SMPP ESME and SMPP SMSC trunks |
Shows the bind status of the trunk. See Check SMPP ESME trunk connection status and Check SMPP SMSC trunk connection status. |
Edit |
All trunks and trunk groups except the OTP entry |
Opens the trunk or trunk group settings for editing. |
Delete |
All trunks and trunk groups except the OTP entry |
Opens the deletion confirmation. When deleting a trunk group, choose whether to keep or delete its member trunks. See Manage SMS trunk groups. |