# MessageBird (/platform/integrations/sms/messagebird)

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

You can use the [MessageBird](https://www.messagebird.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 MessageBird provider in the SMS channel, the first step is to create a [MessageBird account](https://www.messagebird.com/en/sign-up) and then generate an `Access Key` within the developers' section section of your MessageBird account. This access key is essential for authenticating your requests to the MessageBird API.

## Creating a MessageBird integration with Novu

* Visit the [Integrations](https://dashboard.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-sms-messagebird) page on Novu.
* Click the "Add a provider" button.
* Locate **MessageBird** under the SMS section. Click it and the **Next** button.
* Select Your Environment add condition (Optional).
* Click on the `Disabled` button and mark it as `Active`.
* Enter the `Access Key` value.
* Enter the `From` value.
* Click on the **Update** button.

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