FAQ
Account & billing
Section titled “Account & billing”How do I create an account? Sign up at app.platform5.tech. See Create your account.
How do I top up my balance? Open Billing → Balance & top-ups and pay with M-Pesa. See Balance & top-ups.
Do I pay for messages that don’t get delivered? No. Failed messages are credited back to your balance automatically.
What currency are prices in? Kenya Shillings (KES).
Contacts & messaging
Section titled “Contacts & messaging”How do I add people to message? Open Contacts and add contacts one at a time or import a list. See Add contacts.
What is a Sender ID and how do I get one? It’s the name your messages appear from. Apply under Sender IDs → Applications. See Apply for a Sender ID.
How do I send a message to many people? Create a campaign. See Create a campaign.
Can I schedule a send for later? Yes, campaigns can be scheduled when you create them.
What number format should I use?
International format, e.g. +254712345678.
Others
Section titled “Others”What is USSD? A way for customers to interact with your service by dialing a short code. See USSD overview.
Can I send messages automatically? Yes, set up automations.
I have a technical question. See the developer documentation for API keys, SDKs and webhooks.
Still stuck?
Section titled “Still stuck?”Read Troubleshooting or contact support.