# Clicksend (/platform/integrations/sms/clicksend)

Learn how to use the Clicsend provider to send sms notifications using Novu

You can use the [Clicksend](https://www.clicksend.com/in/) provider to send SMS messages to your customers using the Novu Platform. Let's see how to do it:

## Getting Started

To use the [Clicksend](https://www.clicksend.com/in/) provider in the SMS channel, the first step is to [create a Clicksend account](https://dashboard.clicksend.com/signup/step1) and add your API key to the Clicksend integration on the [Novu web dashboard](https://dashboard.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-sms-clicksend).

## Retrieving your API Key

* **Generate an API Key**: After logging into your ClickSend account, navigate to the API Keys section. This is usually located in your account settings or developer dashboard.
* **Create a New API Key**: It's recommended to create a new API key specifically for your integration with Novu. Click on the option to create a new API key, and it will be generated for you.
* **Copy the API Key**: Once your API key is created, make sure to copy it to your clipboard. You will need this key to connect ClickSend with Novu.

## Create a Clicksend integration with Novu

* Visit the [Integrations](https://dashboard.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-sms-clicksend) page on Novu.
* Click on Add a Provider.
* Select Clicksend service.
* Choose your preferred deployment environment: `Development` or `Production`. Then Click the `Create` button.
* Enter your Clicksend Username.
* Enter your Clicksend API Key.
* Fill in the `From` field.
* Click on the `Disabled` button and mark it as `Active`.
* Click on the **Update** button.

Now it is possible to send SMS notifications using **Clicksend** in Novu.