SMSGatewayCenter offers several robust security measures to protect your account and ensure the safety of your messaging activities. Here’s a detailed overview of the available options:
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): By default, SMSGatewayCenter enables Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all user logins, adding an extra layer of security beyond your password. 2FA typically uses SMS and email verification codes. However, if you prefer not to rely on SMS or email, you can enable Google Authenticator from the Security menu in your account settings. This allows you to use a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device, enhancing security for login attempts.
- API Access via IP Whitelisting: To secure your API access, you can request our support team to whitelist specific server IP addresses. By restricting API access to only these whitelisted IPs, you prevent unauthorized servers or networks from accessing your API endpoints, safeguarding your messaging account from potential abuse or unauthorized use. Contact our team at [email protected] to configure IP whitelisting for your account.
- UI Access via IP Whitelisting: If your workplace or network uses static IP addresses, you can enhance UI panel security by whitelisting those IPs. This restricts access to the SMSGatewayCenter user interface (UI) panel to only the specified IPs, ensuring that you and your authorized users can log in only from trusted locations. This measure is particularly useful for businesses with fixed office networks. Reach out to our support team to set up UI IP whitelisting.
- Message Encryption: You can request our team to enable message encryption for added security. With this feature, all message data is encrypted at the database level, ensuring that even if downloaded, the messages appear as encrypted text. To view the actual message content, users must possess a secret token to decrypt the data. This protects sensitive messaging information from unauthorized access. Contact us at [email protected] to activate message encryption for your account.
- Monitoring Login Activities: SMSGatewayCenter provides detailed login activity logs to help you monitor account access. These logs include timestamps, IP addresses, devices, and browsers used for each login attempt. Regularly review the Login Activities section in your account to detect any irregular or suspicious activity, enabling you to take action quickly to secure your account if needed.
- Changing Your Password Regularly: To maintain account security, change your password frequently. Ensure that after updating your password, you also update it in any connected systems or applications, such as SMPP connections or API integrations. This practice prevents unauthorized access due to outdated or compromised credentials. Navigate to the Security or Profile settings in the UI to update your password and follow our guidelines for strong, unique passwords.
- Reviewing Activity Logs: We maintain comprehensive activity logs for all actions performed by you and your team members within your SMSGatewayCenter account. These logs track operations like sending messages, downloading reports, or modifying settings. Regularly monitor the Activity Logs section to identify and address any unusual or unauthorized activities, ensuring ongoing protection for your account.
By implementing these security measures, you can significantly enhance the safety of your SMSGatewayCenter account, protecting your messaging campaigns and sensitive data from unauthorized access or misuse.