How To Integrate WordPress SMS With Your Virtual Number

160.com.au and WP SMS enable you to receive incoming messages on your website’s inbox. This feature allows businesses and website owners to:

  • Communicate with customers via SMS
  • Manage SMS communications from the WordPress dashboard
  • Receive and respond to text messages from visitors

This 160.com.au plugin streamlines SMS interactions, enhancing organization and responsiveness for various types of websites.

WP SMS plugin installed in WordPress

Step 1: Install WP SMS Two Way.

Click on Add Ons –> WP SMS Two Way –> Buy Add On

Please note: If you haven’t set up WP SMS for WordPress yet you can see our full step-by-step guide here).

Two Way settings page in WP SMS

Step 2: Connect your SMS Gateway to WP SMS Two Way:

Go to SMS → Settings → Two Way and copy the generated webhook URL.

Webhook URL generated on the Two Way tab

Step 3: Log in to 160.com.au with our username and password.

160.com.au login screen

Step 4: Click on Virtual Numbers (left hand menu)

Virtual Numbers menu on the 160 dashboard

Step 5: Click on the pencil icon on the virtual number

Pencil edit icon next to the virtual number

Step 6: Paste the Webhook URL on the Callback URL field.