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title: Using Nexmo (Vonage) with waatee for 2FA and Bulk Messaging
description: "Vonage (formerly Nexmo) is a powerful cloud communications platform that allows you to send SMS messages globally. With waatee, you can easily integrate Vonage to enable bulk SMS campaigns or use it for **two-factor authentication (2FA)** in your workflows. This guide will…"
url: "https://docs.waatee.com/docs/using-nexmo-vonage-with-waatee-for-2fa-and-bulk-messaging/"
updated: "2025-06-10"
category: Integration / SMS Integration
---

# Using Nexmo (Vonage) with waatee for 2FA and Bulk Messaging

Vonage (formerly Nexmo) is a powerful cloud communications platform that allows you to send SMS messages globally. With waatee, you can easily integrate Vonage to enable bulk SMS campaigns or use it for **two-factor authentication (2FA)** in your workflows.

This guide will walk you through:

- Creating a Vonage account
- Retrieving your API key and secret
- Setting up Nexmo in waatee
- Sending 2FA or bulk SMS messages

## **🔐 Step 1: Log in to Nexmo (Vonage)**

1. Go to the Vonage API login page and click **Log In** at the top or sign up for a new account.
2. Choose **Communications APIs Login** to access the developer portal.
   You may be prompted for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

## **🔑 Step 2: Copy Your API Key and Secret**

Once inside the dashboard:

- You’ll find your **API Key** and **API Secret** under the **Vonage API Dashboard**.
- Click the **copy icon** next to each value to save them.

These credentials will be needed to configure your SMS provider in waatee.

## **⚙️ Step 3: Set Up Nexmo in waatee**

1. Navigate to **Settings > SMS Integration** in your waatee dashboard.
2. Click the **New** button to add a new SMS profile.
3. Select **Nexmo/Vonage** from the list of providers.
4. In the form:

   - Enter a **Profile Name** (e.g., "Vonage SMS")
   - Paste your **API Key** and **API Secret**
   - Set your **Sender/From** number (this can be your verified Nexmo number or sender ID)
5. Click **Save** to finish setup.

## **📤 Step 4: Start Sending 2FA or Bulk SMS**

Now that your Nexmo SMS profile is connected:

- Use **waatee’s broadcasting** feature to send SMS to subscribers in bulk.
- Or configure it in your **chatbot automation** to trigger **2FA messages** during sign-up, login, or transaction events.

This integration ensures reliable SMS delivery across global networks with Vonage’s infrastructure.

## **📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)**

**How do I integrate Vonage (formerly Nexmo) for SMS in waatee?**

To integrate Vonage (formerly Nexmo) for SMS in waatee, first, log in to your Vonage API account and retrieve your API Key and API Secret from the dashboard. Next, in your waatee dashboard, navigate to **Settings > SMS Integration** and click **New**. Select **Nexmo/Vonage** as the provider and enter a **Profile Name**, your copied **API Key**, **API Secret**, and a verified **Sender/From number**. Finally, click **Save** to complete the setup.

**Where can I find my Vonage API key and secret for waatee integration?**

You can find your Vonage API Key and API Secret by logging into your Vonage API account and navigating to the **Vonage API Dashboard**. The API Key and API Secret will be displayed there, and you can use the copy icon next to each value to save them for use in waatee's SMS integration settings.

**Can I use Vonage with waatee for two-factor authentication (2FA)?**

Yes, you can definitely use Vonage (formerly Nexmo) with waatee for two-factor authentication (2FA). Once you have set up the Nexmo SMS profile in waatee, you can configure it within your chatbot automation workflows to trigger and send 2FA messages during events like sign-up, login, or transactions, enhancing the security of your processes.

**What is needed to set up Nexmo as an SMS provider in waatee?**

To set up Nexmo (Vonage) as an SMS provider in waatee, you will need the following:

- Your **Vonage API Key**.
- Your **Vonage API Secret**.
- A **Profile Name** for the integration within waatee.
- A verified **Sender/From number** from your Vonage account or a valid sender ID.

**How can I send bulk SMS messages using Vonage and waatee?**

After successfully setting up your Nexmo (Vonage) SMS profile in waatee, you can utilize waatee’s **broadcasting feature** to send SMS messages to your subscribers in bulk. This allows you to easily manage and execute SMS marketing campaigns or send important updates to a large audience through Vonage’s reliable global network.