From signup to sent, in minutes.
A complete step-by-step guide for schools, businesses, and organizations to send bulk SMS across Africa.
Six steps to your first message.
Create your free account
Sign up at app.sendafrica.online — no credit card needed. You get free SMS credits to test the platform immediately.
Top up your credits
Purchase credits via mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Tigo Pesa), bank transfer, or card. Credits never expire.
Register a sender ID
Your Sender ID is the name recipients see (e.g. "YOURBRAND", "ST JOHNS"). Submit it from your dashboard for carrier approval.
Compose your message
Type your message, enter a phone number or upload a CSV, and hit send. You can also schedule messages for later.
Upload contacts list
For bulk sends, upload a CSV or Excel file with phone numbers and personalization fields (name, class, amount).
Track delivery reports
View real-time delivery reports — see which messages were delivered, failed, or are still in progress. Download reports anytime.
Tailored for your needs.
For Schools
- Exam results with personalized names & scores
- Fee reminders to parents
- Emergency closure alerts
- PTA meeting invites
- Admission & reporting-date notices
For Businesses
- Flash sales & promotional campaigns
- Order confirmations with tracking links
- Appointment reminders
- Loyalty rewards & birthday offers
- Abandoned cart recovery
For Organizations
- Event announcements & gatherings
- Fundraising campaigns with payment links
- Volunteer coordination
- Emergency broadcasts
- Member updates & newsletters
Effective SMS marketing.
Personalize your messages — include the recipient's name for higher engagement.
Keep it short — SMS works best with concise content under 160 characters per segment.
Include a call to action — tell recipients what to do next ("Shop now", "Reply YES").
Send at the right time — mid-morning and early evening work best. Avoid late-night messages.
Track your results — monitor delivery rates and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Get consent — always ensure recipients have opted in to receive messages from you.