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Comprehensive guides to help you get the most out of N1SMS

Getting Started

1 Creating Your Account

Visit N1SMS homepage and click Sign Up.

Fill in your details: name, email, and phone number.

You'll receive an OTP (One-Time Password) via SMS.

Enter OTP to verify your phone number and complete registration.

Tip: Use a valid phone number you can receive SMS on.

2 Adding Funds

Log in to your dashboard and navigate to Add Funds.

Enter the amount you want to deposit (minimum ₵1.00).

Click Pay with Paystack to proceed to payment.

Complete payment via Paystack's secure checkout.

Funds are added to your balance automatically after successful payment (minus 2% transaction fee).

Note: Payments via Paystack may take 1-5 minutes to reflect.

Ordering Numbers

1 Making a Purchase

In your dashboard, go to Purchase Numbers.

Select a country from the dropdown (100+ countries available).

Choose the service you need (e.g., WhatsApp, Facebook, One-Time SMS).

Click Purchase to buy the number.

Your SMS code and phone number will be displayed instantly.

Delivery Time: Usually within 10 seconds

2 Receiving SMS Codes

After purchase, check your Purchases section in your dashboard.

The SMS code will appear under your order once received.

One-time numbers are valid for 10 minutes from the time of purchase.

If you don't receive the code within 5 minutes, click Refresh to check again.

Use the code to verify your account on the target platform.

Warning: Numbers are randomly assigned and cannot be reused.

Balance & Payments

1 Understanding Fees

Transaction Fee: 2% of all deposits covers payment gateway costs.

Number Cost: Varies by country and service (displayed before purchase).

Refund Policy: Full refund if cancelled before SMS reception.

Resend Cost: Same as original purchase price if you need another SMS.

Example: Deposit ₵100 → Fee ₵2 → Balance ₵98

2 Refunds & Cancellations

You can cancel an order within 10 minutes of purchase for a full refund.

Cancelled orders are refunded to your N1SMS balance immediately.

To cancel, go to your order details and click Cancel Order.

Once SMS code is received, the order cannot be cancelled.

Refunds to original payment method are not available (balance only).

Note: Transaction fees are non-refundable.

Security

1 Two-Factor Authentication

2FA adds an extra layer of security to your account.

Enable it in Settings > Security in your dashboard.

When enabled, you'll need a code from your authenticator app to log in.

We support Google Authenticator, Authy, and any TOTP-compatible app.

Setup: Scan QR code with your authenticator app

2 Password Best Practices

Use a strong password with at least 8 characters.

Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.

Don't reuse passwords from other accounts.

Change your password regularly (recommended every 90 days).

Never share your password with anyone, including support staff.

Remember: N1SMS will never ask for your password

API Integration

Developers can integrate N1SMS services into their applications using our RESTful API.

Full API documentation is available with detailed endpoints, request/response formats, and code examples.

Quick Links

API Documentation - Complete endpoint reference
API Keys - Generate API credentials

Base URL

https://n1sms.com/api/mobile

Authentication

Authorization: Bearer {token}

Still Have Questions?

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