> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ugatext.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# UgaText developer API

> Send SMS, OTPs, and delivery notifications across Uganda, Kenya, and DR Congo with the UgaText REST API.

The UgaText API is a REST API for sending transactional alerts, OTPs, and notifications across MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, UTL, Kenyan networks, and DR Congo networks. It accepts JSON request bodies, returns standard HTTP status codes, and includes a free sandbox for testing.

```text Base URL theme={null}
https://ugatext.com/api/v1
```

> **[Quickstart](https://docs.ugatext.com/quickstart.md)**
>
> Get API keys and send your first SMS in minutes.

> **[Authentication](https://docs.ugatext.com/authentication.md)**
>
> Authenticate requests with your Client-ID and Client-Secret.

> **[Sender IDs](https://docs.ugatext.com/sender-ids.md)**
>
> Use the default `UGATEXT` Sender ID or register your own brand.

> **[API reference](https://docs.ugatext.com/api-reference/overview.md)**
>
> Explore every endpoint and try requests in the playground.

## Features

> **Single and bulk SMS**
>
> Send one message or up to 5,000 recipients per request.

> **Delivery webhooks**
>
> Receive HMAC SHA-256 signed delivery receipts on your server.

> **OTP verification**
>
> Start and check phone verification sessions with two calls.

> **Compliance engine**
>
> Pre-flight 21-rule UCC compliance and segmentation checks.

> **Deterministic sandbox**
>
> Test with free sandbox numbers without spending balance.

> **Custom Sender IDs**
>
> Send with your approved alphanumeric brand name.

## Common use cases

* **2FA and OTP verification** for logins, password resets, and registration.
* **Transaction alerts** for wallet debits, payments, and balances.
* **Delivery and order updates** for shipment status and order completion.
* **Appointment reminders** that reduce clinic and salon no-shows.

## Pricing

The standard rate is **UGX 25 per SMS segment** in Uganda, **0.4 KES per SMS** in Kenya, and **USD 0.035 per SMS** in DR Congo, with volume discounts. See [ugatext.com/pricing](https://ugatext.com/pricing) for current rates.

## Machine-readable resources

* OpenAPI 3.0.3 specification: `GET /api/v1/openapi.json`
* Gateway health check: `GET /api/v1/health`
* Service status: [ugatext.betteruptime.com](https://ugatext.betteruptime.com)


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