This section explains how to configure Qumulo Alerts to work with the ClickSend service.
ClickSend is a paid, third-party service that provides delivery of messages as SMS (and other formats). For more information, see How to get started with ClickSend in the ClickSend documentation.
To be able to send SMS in the U.S. and Canada, you must sign up for a dedicated TFN.
Configuring Qumulo Alerts Integration with the ClickSend Service
To configure Qumulo Alerts to integrate with the ClickSend Service, you must edit QumuloClickSendServer.json, located in the config/consumers directory, in the directory that you cloned from GitHub.
The following is an explanation of the JSON keys that configure integration with an email server.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
default_language |
The recipient's language locale The consumer processes for email and ClickSend integrations translate messages into the recipient's native language. For more information, see What Language Locales Qumulo Alerts Supports. |
default_timezone |
The recipient's timezone For more information, see Converting Time Zones. |
senderid |
Your ClickSend toll-free number (TFN) Important
This field is mandatory for the U.S. and Canada. For more information, see Toll-Free Number (TFN) Verification in the ClickSend documentation. |
token |
Your ClickSend API key For more information, see API credentials in the ClickSend documentation. |
Example: Configured ClickSend Service Integration
{
"username": "mary@example.com",
"token": "A12BC345-D6EF-7890-G1234-56HIJ7890",
"senderid": "+15555555555",
"default_language": "en_GB",
"default_timezone": "UTC"
}