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Sinch Invalid Message Content

The message content contains prohibited characters or exceeds length limits.

Understanding Sinch SMS Communication API

Sinch is a leading provider of cloud-based communication services, offering APIs for SMS, voice, and video communication. These APIs enable developers to integrate messaging capabilities into their applications, facilitating seamless communication with users globally.

Identifying the Symptom: Invalid Message Content

When using the Sinch SMS API, you might encounter an error indicating 'Invalid Message Content'. This error typically arises when the message you are trying to send contains prohibited characters or exceeds the allowed length.

Common Error Message

The error message might look something like this: "Error: Invalid Message Content - Message contains prohibited characters or exceeds length limits."

Exploring the Issue: What Causes Invalid Message Content?

The 'Invalid Message Content' error is triggered when the message content does not comply with the API's requirements. This could be due to:

  • Inclusion of special characters that are not supported.
  • Exceeding the maximum character limit for a single message.

Character Limitations

Sinch SMS API typically supports messages up to 160 characters for standard SMS. If your message exceeds this limit, it may need to be split into multiple messages or truncated.

Steps to Resolve the Invalid Message Content Error

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Review Message Content

Ensure that your message does not contain any unsupported special characters. Refer to the Sinch SMS API documentation for a list of supported characters.

2. Check Message Length

Verify that your message does not exceed the 160-character limit. If it does, consider splitting the message into multiple parts or shortening the content.

3. Test Your Message

Use the Sinch API's testing tools to validate your message content before sending. This can help identify any issues with the message format or content.

Additional Resources

For more detailed information on handling message content errors, visit the Sinch SMS API documentation and explore the Sinch Blog for tips and best practices.

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