Actions9
Sender ID → Get
AI-generatedOverview
This node integrates with the SMSNiaga API to manage SMS messaging and related resources such as sender IDs, groups, and account information. Specifically, the Sender ID - Get operation retrieves detailed information about a particular sender identifier by its unique ID.
Use cases include:
- Fetching details of a specific sender ID to verify its configuration or status.
- Managing SMS sender identities programmatically within an automation workflow.
- Integrating SMS sender management into larger communication or marketing automation processes.
For example, you might use this node to retrieve the name, description, and default status of a sender ID before sending SMS messages or updating records in your CRM.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Select Sender ID Name or ID | Choose the sender ID to retrieve by selecting from a dynamically loaded list or specifying an ID using an expression. This identifies which sender ID's details will be fetched. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the details of the requested sender ID. The structure typically includes fields such as:
uuid: Unique identifier of the sender ID.name: The name of the sender identifier.description: Optional descriptive text about the sender ID.is_default: Boolean indicating if this sender ID is set as the default.- Other metadata fields returned by the SMSNiaga API.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active SMSNiaga API key credential configured in n8n.
- The node makes authenticated HTTP requests to the SMSNiaga API endpoint at
https://manage.smsniaga.com/api. - Proper network connectivity to the SMSNiaga service is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Authentication failures: Occur if the API token is invalid or expired.
- Invalid sender ID: If the specified sender ID UUID does not exist, a "Not found" error will be returned.
- Rate limiting: Excessive requests may trigger rate limit errors.
- Validation errors: Improperly formatted or missing parameters can cause validation failures.
Error Messages and Resolutions
- Authentication failed: Check that the API key credential is correctly configured and has not expired.
- Not found: Verify the sender ID UUID is correct and exists in your SMSNiaga account.
- Validation error: Ensure all required parameters are provided and correctly formatted.
- Rate limit exceeded: Reduce request frequency or implement retry logic with delays.
- Server error: Retry after some time; if persistent, contact SMSNiaga support.
Links and References
- SMSNiaga API Documentation (for detailed API endpoints and data structures)
- n8n Expressions Documentation (for using expressions in property values)