# Firetext SMS Provider (/platform/integrations/sms/firetext)

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

You can use the [firetext](https://www.firetext.co.uk) provider to send SMS messages to your customers using the Novu Platform with a single API to create multi-channel experiences.

## Setting up Firetext

<Callout type="info">
  Firetext is only available in the UK region. Other regions may require additional verification.
</Callout>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your API Key">
    1. [Sign up](https://app.firetext.co.uk/signup) or [Login](https://app.firetext.co.uk/) to your firetext account
    2. Click on the `Settings` icon in the top right corner of the screen

    <img alt="Click on the Settings icon in the top right corner of the screen" src="/images/channels-and-providers/sms/firetext/step_01.png" />

    3. Click on the `API` in `My Settings` Section

    <img alt="Click on the API in My Settings Section" src="/images/channels-and-providers/sms/firetext/step_02.png" />

    4. On the API Keys page, copy the `API key`

    <img alt="On the API Keys page, copy the API key" src="/images/channels-and-providers/sms/firetext/step_03.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Firetext to Novu">
    1. Visit the [Integrations](https://dashboard.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-sms-firetxt) page on Novu
    2. Click the "Add a provider" button
    3. Locate **firetext** under the SMS section and click on the **Connect** button
    4. Enter your:
       * Firetext API Key
       * From field (Sender ID)
    5. Click on the `Disabled` button and mark it as `Active`
    6. Click on the **Connect** button
  </Step>
</Steps>

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