How do I integrate MessageBird API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified SMS API that makes MessageBird integration simple. Sign up for free, enable MessageBird in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their MessageBird accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What MessageBird data can I access through Apideck?

Our MessageBird integration supports 1+ data models including messages. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all sms platforms.

How does MessageBird authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles MessageBird authentication completely. Your users connect their MessageBird accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement MessageBird's auth flow yourself.

How do I keep my app in sync with MessageBird?

While MessageBird has limited native webhook support, Apideck provides polling-based sync and virtual webhooks to keep your data current. Configure your sync frequency in the dashboard, and we'll handle fetching updates from MessageBird.

Why use Apideck instead of MessageBird's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of MessageBird's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When MessageBird updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a MessageBird integration?

Most developers ship a working MessageBird integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable MessageBird, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

MessageBird SMS API integration

Build MessageBird SMS integrations in minutes, not months. One API to sync permissioned sms data with MessageBird and 4+ other apps.

1+ data models

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Integration Guide

How to integrate MessageBird API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready MessageBird SMS API integration in minutes, not months. No OAuth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

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Step 02

Connect MessageBird via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their MessageBird account. We handle OAuth, token refresh, and credential storage.

White-label auth UI
Automatic token refresh
SOC 2 certified

Step 03

Start syncing sms data

Make API calls to read and write sms data from MessageBird. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

MessageBird API integration code

Integrate MessageBird with just a few lines of code. Our unified SMS API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all sms apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with MessageBird-specific examples

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import { Apideck } from '@apideck/node'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List messages from MessageBird
const { data } = await apideck.sms.messagesAll({
  serviceId: 'messagebird'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} messages`)

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Why integrate MessageBird with Apideck?

Build a production-ready MessageBird integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship MessageBird integration fast

Go live with MessageBird in days, not months. Our unified SMS API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

1+ MessageBird data models

Access 1+ data models for MessageBird including common business entities. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with MessageBird using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

API Resources

Push and pull MessageBird data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from MessageBird

Messages

SMS API

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Technical Specifications

MessageBird API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating MessageBird through our unified SMS API.

Authentication

API Key

Simple key-based authentication

Data Models

1+ resources

Access 1+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Polling supported

Scheduled polling for updates

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Token Management

Automatic refresh

Never worry about expired tokens

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

MessageBird direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct MessageBird API	Apideck Unified API
OAuth implementation	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Token refresh	Manual handling	Automatic
Data normalization	MessageBird format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps