ChatRhino

Channel · SMS

Two-way SMS, in the same inbox as chat.

Use the SMS provider you already have, such as Twilio, and handle replies, alerts and opt-in campaigns next to every other channel.

The ChatRhino inbox with Hiro Tanaka's WhatsApp conversation open: the Northwind Assistant handed a delivery question to the team and the chat is assigned to Tom Becker.

What you get

SMS in ChatRhino

  • Two-way SMS in the shared inbox
  • Sender and template registration IDs stored once, attached to every send
  • SMS campaigns with opt-out handling
  • Delivery status from your provider

SMS rules differ by country: some require registered senders, templates or quiet hours for promotional messages. As of November 2026 Our guides cover regional requirements where we have written them up.

Set up

Connect SMS in 4 steps

  1. STEP 01

    Pick a provider

    Use your existing Twilio account or another supported SMS provider.

  2. STEP 02

    Check local rules

    Some countries require sender IDs and message templates to be registered with carriers before you send.

  3. STEP 03

    Connect in ChatRhino

    Channels → SMS, add your provider credentials and sender.

  4. STEP 04

    Go live

    Send a test, then route replies to a team or an AI agent.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Which SMS providers does ChatRhino support?

Twilio and other supported providers. Tell us which provider you use if it is not listed.

Do I need to register sender IDs?

It depends on the country you send to. Where registration is required, you register with carriers or your provider and add the IDs in ChatRhino once.