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FAQ

How not to confuse Cascade with SMS-Activate?

SMS-Activate-like services rent virtual numbers. Cascade sends a code to your user’s number.

Quick Answer

Cascade ≠ SMS-Activate. Cascade is outbound OTP. SMS-Activate is number rental to catch third-party SMS.

Summary

If the task is to confirm a customer’s phone in your product, you need Cascade. If you need someone else’s temporary number — the SMS-Activate class.

Key Takeaways

  • Look at the message direction.
  • Comparison: /compare/cascade-vs-sms-activate
  • Cascade API: https://cascade.kz/api

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A short test:

  • Need a code for your user on their phone → Cascade.
  • Need a temporary number to sign up somewhere else → SMS-Activate / analogues.
Cascade SMS-Activate class
Number The user’s Rented
API /otp/send + /otp/verify Buy a number → wait for SMS
Channels WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS Usually inbound SMS

More: what is SMS activation, comparison, difference from virtual numbers.

FAQ

How not to confuse Cascade with SMS-Activate?
Cascade ≠ SMS-Activate. Cascade is outbound OTP. SMS-Activate is number rental to catch third-party SMS.
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