# 46elks SMS Provider (/platform/integrations/sms/46elks)

Learn how to use the 46elks provider to send sms notifications using Novu

You can use the [46elks](https://46elks.com/) provider to send SMS messages to your customers using the Novu platform with a single API to create multi-channel experiences.

## Getting Started

To use the 46elks provider in the sms channel, you will need to create a 46elks account and add your `API Username` & `API Password` to the 46elks integration on the Novu platform.

## Creating the 46elks integration with Novu

* Visit the [Integrations](https://dashboard.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-46elks) page on Novu.
* Click the "Add a provider" button.
* Select 46elks service
* Click `Next`
* Choose your preferred deployment environment: `Development` or `Production`. Then Click the `Create` button.
* Click on the `Disabled` button and mark it as `Active`.
* Click on the **Update** button.
* You should now be able to send SMS, MMS, using 46elks in Novu.