How to send Indication SMS

In this guide, you will learn how to send an Indication SMS using the Ozeki SMS Gateway. Indication SMS messages are a special type of text message that notify recipients about specific events, such as a new email, voicemail, or multimedia message. These messages trigger the mobile device to display a prompt or icon rather than a traditional text message. This tutorial walks you through selecting the correct message type, configuring the required settings, and sending the message. Indication SMS is particularly useful for service providers and businesses that want to alert users in a system-integrated, non-intrusive way.

What is Indication SMS?

An Indication SMS is a special type of message used to notify the recipient about specific events such as a new email, voicemail, or MMS. Instead of displaying as a regular text message, it triggers a notification icon or alert on the recipient’s phone. This type of SMS does not show message content directly but instructs the phone to display a system-level prompt.

When is it best to send a Indication SMS?

An Indication SMS is best used when you want to discreetly notify a user about a specific event without displaying a full text message. It is particularly effective for alerts such as new voicemail, email, or multimedia messages, where the goal is to trigger a system-level notification or icon on the recipient’s phone. This makes it ideal for mobile service providers, automated systems, or business applications that need to inform users about updates in a non-intrusive, integrated way.

How to send a Indication SMS in Ozeki SMS Gateway (Quick Steps)

Log in as Admin user
Select message type
Configure message settings
Enter recipient and send

How to send a Indication SMS in Ozeki SMS Gateway (Video tutorial)

In this video, you will learn how to compose and send an Indication SMS using Ozeki SMS Gateway. The tutorial demonstrates how to log in as the Admin user, select the "Indication" message type, and configure settings such as indication type (e.g., voicemail, email, MMS), subject, and storage instructions. You’ll also see how the recipient’s mobile device reacts by displaying an icon or prompt instead of a standard SMS message. This feature is ideal for sending discreet system alerts or service notifications. By the end of the video, you’ll be able to send fully functional Indication SMS messages tailored to your specific use case.

Step 1 - Select Admin user

Go to the Ozeki SMS Gateway dashboard and log in using the Admin user account. This user has full permissions to create and send special message types, including Indication SMS (Figure 1).

Step 2 - View message types

Inside the Admin user interface, locate and click on the "View message type" option. This allows you to switch between standard SMS and advanced message formats like Indication SMS (Figure 2).

Step 3 - Select indication message type

From the list of message types, choose "Indication". This selection enables input fields specific to indication messages, such as message subject and indication type (Figure 3).

Step 4 - Configure SMS Settings

Fill in the required fields: Indication type, Message count, Message text. Then select, for example, Email Indication on the right side (Figure 4).

Step 5 - Send indication SMS

Enter the recipient’s phone number and click the "Ok" button to transmit the Indication SMS (Figure 5).

Step 6 - Indication SMS sent

After sending, the system will confirm successful delivery. On the recipient’s device, a prompt or icon will appear depending on the chosen indication type (Figure 6).