SMS & Automated Notifications

Nexora integrates with Twilio, Msg91, Fast2SMS, and Vonage to send SMS alerts for attendance absences, admission status changes, and fee due reminders.

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1. Supported SMS Gateways

Nexora includes native drivers for major international and regional SMS providers:

Provider	Target Regions	Supported Credentials
Twilio	Global / International	Account SID, Auth Token, From Phone Number / Sender SID
Msg91	India / Global	Auth Key, Sender ID (6 characters), DLT Template IDs
Fast2SMS	India	API Key, Sender Route (Quick SMS / DLT Service)
Vonage (Nexmo)	Global / International	API Key, API Secret, From ID / Phone Number

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2. Configuring an SMS Gateway

1. Navigate to Nexora > Settings > Notifications > SMS Gateways (or SMS Tab).
2. Select your active SMS Driver:
   • Twilio: Enter your Twilio Account SID, Auth Token, and assigned Twilio Sender Phone Number.
   • Msg91: Enter your Auth Key and approved 6-character Sender ID. Configure DLT Flow / Template IDs.
   • Fast2SMS: Enter your API Key and select the appropriate route (DLT or Quick).
   • Vonage: Enter your API Key, API Secret, and sender name.
3. Click Send Test SMS:
   • Enter a test mobile number with country code.
   • Verify delivery to ensure credentials and balance are active.
4. Click Save Gateway Settings.

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3. Automated Notification Triggers

Configure which operational events trigger automated SMS messages:

In Nexora > Settings > Notifications, toggle individual event rules and customize message templates:

1. Daily Student Absence Alert

• Trigger: When a student is marked Absent during daily attendance.
• Recipient: Primary Guardian mobile number.
• Default Template:

  Dear Parent, your ward {student_name} was marked absent today ({date}) in {class_name} - {section_name}. Please contact the school office if this was unexpected.

2. Admission Application Received & Status Updates

• Trigger: When an applicant submits an online admission form, or when their status changes (e.g., Interview Scheduled, Accepted).
• Recipient: Applicant / Parent mobile number.
• Default Template:

  Dear Applicant, your admission application for {student_name} has been received. Your Reference ID is {app_reference}. Track your status at {tracking_url}.

3. Fee Invoice Generated & Due Reminder

• Trigger: When new term invoices are generated, or X days before invoice due date.
• Recipient: Primary Guardian mobile number.
• Default Template:

  Dear Parent, the fee invoice {invoice_number} of {currency} {amount} for {student_name} is due on {due_date}. Please clear dues to avoid late fees.

4. Payment Receipt Confirmation

• Trigger: When a fee payment is recorded by the cashier or paid online.
• Recipient: Primary Guardian mobile number.
• Default Template:

  Dear Parent, payment of {currency} {paid_amount} for {student_name} against Invoice {invoice_number} has been received with thanks. Receipt Ref: {receipt_number}.

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4. In-App Announcements

Publish internal school notices to staff and faculty dashboards:

1. Navigate to Nexora > Dashboard > Announcements (or Notice Board).
2. Click Create Announcement.
3. Fill in announcement details:
   • Title: e.g., Upcoming Annual Sports Day Schedule.
   • Message Body: Rich text announcement.
   • Target Audience: All Staff, Teachers Only, or Administrators Only.
   • Publish Date & Expiration Date: Scheduled visibility window.
4. Click Publish Announcement.

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Next Steps

Configure school profile defaults and custom numbering formats in Settings & Identifiers.