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Developers

Build with Sendar's API

Sendar provides a RESTful API that lets developers integrate SMS, WhatsApp, and email messaging into any application. The API supports single and bulk message dispatch, real-time delivery webhooks, sender ID management, and contact list operations. Official SDKs are available for Python, Node.js, PHP, and Java, with a free sandbox environment for testing before going live on Nigerian carrier networks.

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Quick Start

Send your first SMS in 3 steps

Go from zero to a delivered message in under five minutes. No sales calls, no contracts.

1

Sign Up

Create a free Sendar account. You get instant access to the sandbox environment and test credits โ€” no credit card required.

2

Get Your API Key

Head to the Developer section of your dashboard. Generate a Bearer token and copy it โ€” you will need it for every API call.

3

Send Your First SMS

Make a single POST request to our /v2/sms/send endpoint. You will receive a delivery receipt via webhook within seconds.

Try It

One request. One delivered message.

Copy this cURL command, swap in your API key, and hit enter. That is all it takes.

cURL
curl -X POST https://api.sendar.io/v2/sms/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "+2348012345678",
    "from": "YourBrand",
    "message": "Hello from Sendar!",
    "route": "transactional"
  }'

# 200 OK โ€” delivered in 2.3 seconds
API Features

Everything you need to build messaging into your product

A modern, predictable API with the tools developers actually use โ€” no surprises.

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RESTful JSON API

Standard REST conventions, JSON request/response bodies, predictable error codes. If you have used any modern API, you already know ours.

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Webhooks & Callbacks

Get real-time POST notifications for delivery receipts, inbound messages, and status changes. HMAC-signed for security.

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Delivery Reports

Track every message from queued to delivered (or failed). Pull reports via API or receive them automatically via webhook.

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Number Validation

Validate Nigerian phone numbers before sending. Check carrier, DND status, and number type to reduce failed deliveries.

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Contact Management

Create, tag, and segment contact lists via API. Import thousands of contacts and manage groups programmatically.

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Rate Limiting

Generous limits: 300 req/min on paid plans (60 on free). Burst-friendly headers so you always know your remaining quota.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Sendar API, SDKs, and integrations.

API documentation
and developer resources
What authentication does the Sendar API use?+
Sendar uses Bearer token authentication. Include your API key in the Authorization header as 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' with every request. Keys are scoped per environment (sandbox / production) and can be rotated from your dashboard.
Is there a sandbox or test environment?+
What are the API rate limits?+
Which programming languages have official SDKs?+
How do webhooks work?+
Can I send messages to all Nigerian networks?+
What programming languages can I use with the Sendar API?+
Does Sendar support webhooks for delivery reports?+
Is there a sandbox or test mode for developers?+
Are there rate limits on the Sendar API?+

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