# Alert Module Setup

1\. Create a Twilio account, use [**this link**](https://nexusbot.io/twilio) to get **$10 of free credit**.                                                                                                                           2. Click on **Upgrade project**, this will cost $20 but you'll be able to use them to pay for texts.

![Upgrade project button referred to in point 2](/files/-MRdg4EBSjxqkexM8I0f)

3\. Copy **Account SID** and **Auth Token** and paste in Nexus dashboard. 

![Account SID and Auth Token referred to in point 3](/files/-MRdgs89or02Og-QVxc1)

4\. Create a **Messaging Service** in [**this page**](https://www.twilio.com/console/sms/services).                                                                                                                                                                          5. Once you've created a messaging service, copy its **SID** and input it in Nexus dashboard.

![Messaging Service and its SID referred to in point 5](/files/-MRdiwdBoyUFc2iGEEYO)

6\. Click on the messaging service that you just created and navigate to **Sender Pool**, then click on **Add Senders**.

7\.  If you don't have any, click on **Buy more numbers** and you'll be able to purchase them - [**quick link**](https://www.twilio.com/console/phone-numbers/search).                                                                                               Here's what you'll need to search in order to find the correct numbers. 

![Example number search referred to in point 7](/files/-MRdk282fyDhcLg5Eq-t)

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Purchase **US Local Phone Numbers**, they work everywhere and are the cheapest option.
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8\. After purchasing the numbers you need, follow **point 6**.                                                                                                                                                   9. At this point your Nexus dashboard should look like the image below.

![Nexus Dashboard referred to in point 9](/files/-MRdlvRcfwUEJcDmTAvN)

10\. You need to input a **Log Channel** and decide wether you want to activate **OTP** (details below). After that hit **Save** and you're done.

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**One Time Password or OTP** is a numeric code sent to the user's phone number and then required by the bot to ensure validity of said phone number.
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**Never share Twilio SIDs with anyone who isn't from Nexus.**
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