"getting-started"
"How to Connect Macrokiosk to On-Chat"
"Connect Macrokiosk SMS gateway to On-Chat and manage two-way SMS customer support conversations in a shared inbox across Southeast Asia."
Introduction
Macrokiosk is a leading mobile messaging and digital services platform in Southeast Asia, providing SMS, MMS, and mobile internet solutions to enterprises and telcos. By integrating Macrokiosk with On-Chat, businesses can centralize inbound customer SMS messages from across Southeast Asian networks in one shared inbox, enabling their support teams to respond efficiently with automation, routing, and collaboration tools.
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Prerequisites
- An active Macrokiosk account with API access
- Macrokiosk API credentials (API key or username/password)
- A dedicated virtual number or shortcode provisioned in Macrokiosk
- On-Chat account with admin access
- Ability to configure inbound message webhooks in the Macrokiosk portal
Step 1: Retrieve Your Macrokiosk API Credentials
Log in to your Macrokiosk portal and navigate to the developer or API settings. Copy your API key (or username/password). Note your API base URL and the sender ID or virtual number assigned for inbound SMS. These will be needed in the On-Chat setup.
Step 2: Provision a Two-Way SMS Number
In Macrokiosk, confirm you have a virtual number or shortcode enabled for inbound SMS. If you are using a shortcode for campaigns, ensure it is configured to accept customer replies. Contact Macrokiosk support if a dedicated two-way number is needed.
Step 3: Create an SMS Inbox in On-Chat
In On-Chat, go to Settings → Inboxes → New Inbox and select SMS. Choose Macrokiosk as the SMS provider. Enter your API credentials, base URL, and virtual number. Save to generate the On-Chat inbound webhook URL.
Step 4: Configure the Inbound Webhook in Macrokiosk
In the Macrokiosk portal, navigate to your sender or number settings and find the inbound message delivery URL. Set it to the On-Chat webhook URL you generated. Macrokiosk will forward all inbound SMS messages from customers to On-Chat automatically.
Step 5: Add Agents and Configure Routing
In On-Chat, go to Settings → Inboxes → select your Macrokiosk inbox → Collaborators. Add the support agents responsible for this channel. Enable auto-assignment to distribute new conversations based on agent availability.
Step 6: Test the Integration
Send a test SMS to your Macrokiosk virtual number. Verify the message appears in your On-Chat inbox. Reply from an agent and confirm the customer receives it. Review Macrokiosk delivery reports alongside On-Chat conversation logs.
Best Practices
- Localize SMS responses to match the language preferences of customers across different Southeast Asian markets
- Use On-Chat business hours automation to manage expectations during non-working hours
- Monitor Macrokiosk delivery rates by country to identify network issues early
- Apply On-Chat conversation labels to track customer queries by country or product for regional analysis