How To Integrate WordPress SMS With Your Virtual Number

160.com.au and WSMS (formerly 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.

Install the WSMS Two-Way Add-On

WP SMS plugin installed in WordPress

Step 1: Install the WSMS Two-Way SMS add-on.

Buy the Two-Way SMS add-on at wsms.io. Upload it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, then activate it.

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

Copy Your Webhook URL From WSMS

Two Way settings page in WP SMS

Step 2: Connect your SMS gateway to WSMS Two-Way.

Go to WSMS → Two-Way SMS → Settings and copy the Webhook URL.

Add the Webhook URL to Your Virtual Number

Webhook URL generated on the Two Way tab

Step 3: Log in to 160.com.au with your 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 into the “Email or Callback URL for SMS replies” field, then click “Apply changes”.