Developer API

SMS API in Gabon

Add SMS to your application in Gabon in minutes. The eSMS Africa SMS API delivers to Airtel & Moov Africa over direct routes, with delivery webhooks, OTP, sender IDs and a free sandbox to test before you go live.

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Direct routes to 2 networks Delivery reports XAF 30 per SMS

Networks in Gabon

AirtelMoov Africa

Country code

+241

État

Production

Pourquoi eSMS Africa

SMS API in Gabon, done properly

REST API + SMPP

Send with a simple HTTPS request or bind over SMPP for high throughput. Either way your Gabon traffic runs on the same direct routes to Airtel, Moov Africa.

Delivery webhooks (DLR)

Get a real-time callback for every message status - sent, delivered, failed - so your app always knows what happened to each SMS in Gabon.

Sandbox + SDKs

Test free in the sandbox, then go live with official Node, Python, PHP and Go SDKs. Example numbers for Gabon use the +241 country code.

Sender IDs & OTP

Step by step

How to send an SMS to Gabon with the API

1
Get your API key. Create an account and copy your API key from the dashboard.
2
Format the number. Use international format for Gabon numbers - they start with +241 (e.g. 24106123456).
3
Call the send endpoint. POST to https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send with to, from and message.
4
Receive delivery reports. Set a webhook URL and eSMS Africa calls it with each message status in real time.
5
Go live. Test in the sandbox with a test key, then switch to your live key.

Integrate in minutes

Send your first SMS to Gabon

curl -X POST https://api.esmsafrica.io/v1/sms/send \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "24106123456",
    "from": "MyBrand",
    "message": "Your message"
  }'

Full REST reference, SMPP details and SDKs for Node, Python, PHP and Go in the API documentation.

Local pricing

SMS API pricing in Gabon

Données de base

XAF 40

per SMS

Entreprises

XAF 35

per SMS

Entreprise

XAF 30

per SMS

Prices reflect live rates for Gabon. See the full pricing page or contact sales for volume rates.

FAQ

SMS API in Gabon: common questions

How do I send an SMS to Gabon from my app?

POST to the eSMS Africa /sms/send endpoint with the recipient in international format (+241...) and your message. See the code samples on this page for curl, Node, Python and PHP.

Do you support delivery reports over the API?

Yes. Set a webhook URL and eSMS Africa calls it with the delivery status of every message to Gabon in real time.

REST or SMPP for Gabon?

Use REST for most applications; use SMPP when you need very high, sustained throughput. Both reach Airtel & Moov Africa on direct routes.

Is there a sandbox?

Yes - a free sandbox and test API keys let you integrate and test SMS to Gabon without spending credit.

Which SDKs are available?

Official SDKs for Node.js, Python, PHP and Go, plus a documented REST API you can call from any language.