Africa’s Talking Detailed Documentation
Africa’s Talking notifications are vital for real-time communication and keeping users informed efficiently.
Introduction
Africa’s Talking notifications are vital for real-time communication and keeping users informed efficiently. They provide instant updates on tasks, invoices, users, and more. With customization options and integration with Add-Ons like New Task Assign and Invoice, Africa’s Talking ensures teams stay well-informed and productive.
How To Install Africa’s Talking Add-On?
To Set Up the Africa’s Talking Add-On, you can follow this link: Setup Add-On.
How to use Africa’s Talking Add-On?
- Once you purchase the Add-On, navigate to the settings page, click on system settings,
- To generate the API key, you can follow the steps given below.
- After you do this, you get a chance to choose the notification settings. Here is how you
- You can customize notification messages language-wise. For example, if you want to
- For example, if you enable the create user setting from General, then the notification
and find Africa’s Talking.
can enable or disable the notifications for the various add-ons.
change the message for new user notifications, you can do it here.
via Africa’s Talking will be sent to that particular user when the user is created.
How to Generate the API Credentials
Go to: account.africastalking.com
- Click “Register” to create a new account.
- Fill in your email, name, and password and submit the form.
- Verify your email to activate the account.
- Log in to your account after verification.
Understanding the Mewayzboard
- After logging in, you will see two sections: Sandbox and Teams.
- Sandbox: For development and testing purposes. Comes with a test
- Teams: For real/live production use, where you can manage real
app and free credits.
services and billing.
How to Use Sandbox
- Sandbox allows you to test all services without using real money.
- It includes a pre-configured test app with credentials.
- You can test sending SMS, making API calls, etc., within the sandbox environment.
Create a Team (Production Environment)
- From the main dashboard, go to the Teams section.
- Click “Create Team”.
- Enter your team name and other required details.
- Once the team is created, you can create apps and manage members under this team.
Create Apps and Assign Members
- Go to Teams, find Your Team, and click on Apps.
- Click “Create App”.
- Enter the app name and submit.
- Your new app will appear in the app list on the dashboard.
- To assign members to the team, go to Teams → Your Team → Members.
- Click “Invite Member” and enter their email address.
Access Dashboard for an App
- Go to Teams, select your team, and click on the app name.
- You will be redirected to the Mewayzboard where you can manage SMS, USSD, Payments,
Voice, etc.
Generate API Key
- Click your profile icon and go to Settings.
- Navigate to the API Key section.
- Click “Generate New API Key”.
- Enter your account password when prompted.
- A confirmation email will be sent. Click the button in the email to generate your
- Copy and save the API Key for future use.
key.
Create / Request Short Codes
- Go to Mewayzboard, click SMS, and click on Shortcodes.
- If there are no shortcodes listed, click “Request Short Code”.
- Fill in the online request form with business name, use case, and location details.
- Submit the request for approval. Africa’s Talking team will respond after reviewing.
Create / Request Alphanumeric Sender ID
- Go to Mewayzboard, find SMS, and click Alphanumerics.
- Click “Request Alphanumeric Sender ID”.
- Enter your preferred sender name (e.g., COMPANY NAME), use case, and other details.
- After generating the credentials, navigate to the platform, go to system settings,
- You can customize notification messages language-wise. For example, if you want to
- For example, if you enable the create user setting from General,
and paste the credentials in the Africa’s Talking section.
change the message for new user notifications, you can do it here.
then the notification via Africa’s Talking will be sent to that particular user when the user is created.
### General
- New User
- New Sales Invoice
- Sales Invoice Status Updated
- New Sales Proposal
- Proposal Status Updated
- New Purchase
- New Warehouse
### Accounting
- New Customer
- New Revenue
- New Vendor
### Appointment
- New Appointment
- Appointment Status
### CMMS
- Work Order Request
- New Supplier
- New POs
- Work Order Assigned
- New Component
- New Location
- New Pms
### Contract
- New Contract
### HRM
- New Monthly Payslip
- New Award
- New Event
- Leave Approve/Reject
- New Announcement
- New Holidays
### CRM
- New Lead
- Lead to Deal Conversion
- New Deal
- Lead Moved
- Deal Moved
### Sales
- New Quote
- New Sales Order
- Meeting Assigned
### Recruitment
- New Candidate
- Interview Schedule
- Convert To Employee
- New Job Posting
### Project
- New Project
- New Task
- New Bug
- New Milestone
- Task Stage Updated
- New Task Comment
### Zoom Meeting
- New Zoom Meeting
### Fix Equipment
- New Accessories
- New Asset
- New Audit
- New Fix Equipment Component
- New Consumables
- New Licence
- New Fix Equipment Location
- New Maintenance
### Visitor Management
- New Visitor
- New Visit Purposes
### WordPress (WooCommerce)
- New Product
### Feedback
- New Template
- New Feedback Rating
### School-Institute Management
- New Teacher
- New Admissions
- New Parents
- New Students
- New Homework
- New Time Table
### Cleaning Management
- New Cleaning Team
- New Cleaning Booking
- New Cleaning Invoice
### Machine Repair Management
- New Machine
- New Repair Request
### Hospital Management
- New Doctor
- New Patient
- New Hospital Appointment
- New Hospital Medicine
### Timesheet
- New Timesheet
### Notes
- New Note
### Internal Knowledge (KB)
- New Article
- New Book
### Innovation Center
- New Creativity
- New Challenge
- New Category
### ToDo
- New To Do
- Complete To Do
### Documents
- New Document
So, this is how you can use Africa’s Talking Add-On very easily.