Verify accounts and onboard new users

It's easy for fraudsters to obtain fake phone numbers and use them to create fake accounts. SMS verification lets you double-check the identity of service users to ensure they're genuine. Here at Messente, we let you use SMS, Viber, or WhatsApp to automatically verify users, so your team can concentrate on other aspects of your business.

Network throughput refers to the number of texts you can send at any one time through mobile operators. It's an important term to know if you have mass verification requirements. For example, Messente lets you send as many as 100,000 messages per second, across 800+ operators in 190+ countries, so it’s a best fit for industries that need to send messages at scale.

You can verify users in most parts of the world using Messente's verification API. We have over 800 mobile operator connections in more than 190 countries, so you can easily provide security checks around the world.

Messente has three channels available for verification: SMS, Viber, and Whatsapp. This virtually guarantees that PIN codes and one-time passwords (OTPs) are received by the recipient.

We like to say that the best SMS verification service is the one you can count on. When you’re shopping around there are a few things to consider.

First, you want to look at the stability of a platform. Your SMS service for verification should use stable operator routes and secure connections to make sure your messages are delivered safely.

You’ll also want to look at the customer support offered by your business messaging platform. It sounds like a given, but many of the “big names” in the industry can be slow to respond to your customer service requests. When your messages aren’t being sent, and you can’t trust your provider to resolve an issue quickly, it could mean you lose thousands.

Finally, it goes without saying that the best SMS verification services focus on relationships with their customers. It’s unfortunate, but many players in our industry will artificially inflate your traffic to boost their profitability. No matter which provider you use, you’ll want to carefully monitor your SMS usage to make sure your numbers don’t suspiciously creep up. (You can learn more about artificially inflated traffic in this story with our customer, Tise.)

Sure thing. Whether you need to verify users once, or every time they log into their account, we’ve got you covered. All you need to get started is your user’s phone number.

Absolutely. Most people are used to receiving simple PIN codes and one-time passwords that don’t have any other personal details. But if you want to add personalization and make it a branded experience, it’s easy.

Technically, you don’t need to collect permissions for verification codes and one-time passwords. But it’s always best practice to let your users know that you’ll send a message to their phone. We advise our customers to gather consent during the sign-up process, and to make it clear how you’ll use the user’s phone number.