# SMS Central (/platform/integrations/sms/sms-central)

Learn how to use the SMS Central provider to send sms notifications using Novu

You can use the [SMS Central](https://www.smscentral.com.au/) 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 SMS Central provider in the sms channel, you will need to create a SMS Central account and add your SMS Central `Username` & `Password` to the SMS Central integration on the Novu platform.

## Creating the SMS Central integration with Novu

* Visit the [Integrations](https://dashboard.novu.co/integrations?utm_campaign=docs-sms-smscentral) page on Novu.
* Click the "Add a provider" button.
* Select SMS Central service
* Click `Next`
* Choose your preferred deployment environment: `Development` or `Production`. Then Click the `Create` button.
* Add `Username` & `Password`
* Fill up the `From` section with the number you wish to send sms from.
* Click on the `Disabled` button and mark it as `Active`.
* Click on the **Update** button.
* You should now be able to send notifications using SMS Central in Novu.