tSMS is a simple use, unique, feature-rich and easy-to-install application for receiving SMS online. You can create your own website for receiving SMS online with tSMS. Developing "tSMS," a Temporary SMS Receiving System SaaS platform where users can rent temporary phone numbers for receiving SMS, involves several key components. Here's a detailed guide to help you build and launch your SaaS platform:

Key Features of tSMS:

1. Temporary Phone Numbers:
   • Number Rental: Allow users to rent temporary phone numbers for a specified duration.
   • SMS Reception: Enable users to receive SMS messages on rented numbers.
2. User Management:
   • Account Creation: Users can create and manage accounts.
   • Subscription Plans: Offer various plans for different levels of access and features.
   • Dashboard: Provide a user-friendly dashboard to manage rented numbers and view received messages.
3. Number Management:
   • Number Availability: Display available numbers for rent.
   • Number Allocation: Allocate and manage phone numbers for users.
   • Number Expiration: Automatically release or renew numbers based on rental periods.
4. SMS Management:
   • Message Reception: Capture and display incoming SMS messages.
   • Message Storage: Store received messages for user access.
   • API Access: Provide an API for developers to integrate SMS reception into their applications.
5. Security and Compliance:
   • Data Protection: Ensure secure handling of user data and SMS messages.
   • Compliance: Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements related to telecommunication and data privacy.
6. Analytics and Reporting:
   • Usage Statistics: Track user activity and number usage.
   • Performance Metrics: Provide insights into system performance and message traffic.

Development Steps:

1. Planning and Research:

• Market Research:
  • Analyze competitors and identify unique selling points.
  • Define your target audience and their needs.
• Feature Set:
  • List core features and functionalities.
  • Prioritize features based on user needs and business goals.

2. Technical Stack:

• Frontend:
  • Frameworks/Libraries: React.js, Vue.js, or Angular for building the user interface.
  • Design: Figma or Adobe XD for UI/UX design.
• Backend:
  • Languages: Node.js, Python, or Ruby.
  • Frameworks: Express.js (Node.js), Django (Python), Ruby on Rails.
• SMS Gateway:
  • Providers: Twilio, Nexmo (Vonage), Plivo, or custom SMS gateway integration.
• Database:
  • SQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL.
  • NoSQL: MongoDB, Firebase.
• Hosting and Deployment:
  • Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Containers: Docker, Kubernetes for scalable deployment.

3. Development:

• Frontend Development:
  • Design and build the user interface using chosen frameworks and libraries.
  • Implement responsive design for various devices.
• Backend Development:
  • Set up server-side logic, API endpoints, and database interactions.
  • Integrate with SMS gateway services to handle message reception.
• Number Management:
  • Implement functionality to allocate, manage, and release temporary phone numbers.
• SMS Reception:
  • Set up mechanisms to capture incoming SMS messages from the SMS gateway.
  • Develop features to display received messages and manage message storage.
• User Management:
  • Implement user registration, login, and authentication.
  • Set up subscription and payment systems using services like Stripe or PayPal.
• Dashboard and Admin Panel:
  • Develop a dashboard for users to manage their rented numbers and view received messages.
  • Create an admin panel for managing users, numbers, and analytics.

4. Testing:

• Unit Testing:
  • Write tests for individual components and functionalities.
• Integration Testing:
  • Test interactions between different parts of the system, including SMS reception and user management.
• User Testing:
  • Conduct beta testing with real users to gather feedback and identify issues.

5. Deployment:

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Monitoring and Maintenance:
  • Implement monitoring tools to track system performance and issues.
  • Regularly update and maintain the platform to ensure security and functionality.

6. Marketing and Launch:

• Marketing Strategy:
  • Develop a marketing plan to promote the platform (e.g., digital marketing, partnerships).
• Launch Plan:
  • Prepare for the official launch with a clear timeline and promotional activities.

Note

tSMS is not bounded by any SMS Gateway. So, if your SMS gateway is not able to receive SMS from any specific provider like WhatsApp, Facebook, etc. please check with your SMS gateway, tSMS cannot do anything here.

Requirements

• Server Requirements
  • PHP >= 8.2
  • MySQL >= 5.6
  • OpenSSL PHP Extension
  • PDO PHP Extension
  • Mbstring PHP Extension
  • Tokenizer PHP Extension
  • XML PHP Extension
  • Ctype PHP Extension
  • JSON PHP Extension
  • BCMath PHP Extension
  • IMAP PHP Extension
  • iconv PHP Extension
  • ZIP PHP Extension
  • Fileinfo PHP Extension
  • Enable gettext
  • Set allow_url_fopen = ON
• Everything which requires Laravel 9 to run
• Enabled symlink function

Other Requirements

SMS Gateway with the ability to forward SMS to HTTP URL with one-level details for messages and number