Setting up textbee

Create your textbee.dev account and install the Android app. You will then register your device by scanning a QR code or entering an API key from the dashboard (no sign-in inside the app).

Prerequisites

• Android device (Android 6.0 or higher)
• Active mobile plan with SMS
• Email address for your account
• Email verification is required before you can send SMS

Step 1: Create your account

1. Go to textbee.dev and click Register or Sign Up.
2. Sign up with email and password or Sign in with Google.
3. Verify your email — check your inbox for the verification link. You must verify before sending SMS.

Step 2: Download the Android app

1. On your Android phone, open textbee.dev/download and download the APK.
2. If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources (Settings > Security > Install unknown apps — enable for your browser).
3. Open the APK and tap Install.

Step 3: Grant permissions

When you first open the app, click Grant SMS permissions and follow the prompts.

Tip: For improved reliability, disable battery optimization for TextBee (Settings > Battery > Battery optimization — set TextBee to Don’t optimize or Unrestricted).

Step 4: Register your device

After installing and granting permissions, link the app to your account by registering your device: open the dashboard, get the QR code or API key, then scan or enter it in the app. See Registering a device for the exact steps.

Next steps

1. Register your device — Connect your phone via QR code or API key
2. Send your first SMS — Use the dashboard or API

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