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

# Message Provider Settings

> Configure your SMS and email provider

<Info>
  **Route:** `/settings/system/message_provider` · **Permission:** `view_messageprovidersettings`
</Info>

Configure the SMS and email provider that powers the [Messages](/communications/messages) module.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select a provider">
    Choose your provider — e.g. Africa's Talking, Twilio, or SMTP.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter credentials">
    Enter your API key or SMTP credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your sender identity">
    Set the sender name or email address customers will see.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the integration">
    Send a test message to confirm everything is working.
  </Step>
</Steps>