Integrate SMSC.BIZ Gateway with FortiAuthenticator for Seamless Two-Factor Authentication

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on integrating our SMSC.BIZ Gateway with FortiAuthenticator. By following these simple instructions, you’ll be able to configure the gateway and use it with your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Virtual Private Network (VPN) systems flawlessly. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Configuring Templates

Before we dive into the integration process, you need to set up the templates that will be used for different scenarios. Below are the templates that you can configure:

Template 1: fortiauthenticator token

Template 2: custom fortiauthenticator token

#field1#Your VPN Authentication Token code: #field2# IT Support IGS

Template 3: fortiauthenticator auto test

#field1#Test SMS from #field2#INDECOMM#field3#

Step 2: Integration Setup

To integrate the SMSC.BIZ Gateway with FortiAuthenticator, follow these steps:

Step 2.1: Choose HTTP Method and Protocol

1. Select HTTP method as GET.

2. Protocol should be set to HTTP.

Step 2.2: Define API URL

The API URL for sending SMS through the gateway is: smsc.biz/httpapi/send

Step 2.3: Set the Fields

Now, let’s configure the required fields for successful integration. Replace the placeholders below with your actual information:

• username: Your SMSC Username
• password: Your SMSC Password
• sender_id: Your SMSC Sender ID
• route: Use ‘T’ as the route value
• phonenumber: Use the placeholder [[mobile_number]] for the recipient’s mobile number
• message: Use the placeholder [[message]] for the content of the SMS

Please note: Replace [ and ] with your chosen delimiter.

Step 3: Usage

With the integration now set up, you can utilize the SMSC.BIZ Gateway for Two-Factor Authentication or VPN systems through FortiAuthenticator. When an authentication token is generated or a custom message needs to be sent, use the appropriate template (Template 1 or Template 2) and insert the necessary information in the field1 and field2 placeholders.

For testing purposes, you can utilize Template 3. Insert the desired sender name in field2 and INDECOMM in field3 to send a test SMS.

That’s it! You have successfully integrated our SMSC.BIZ Gateway with FortiAuthenticator, enabling smooth communication between your systems and ensuring secure and reliable 2FA or VPN authentication.

If you encounter any issues during the integration process or have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.