> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://codking.tech/documentation/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Connect Wavecell (8x8 Connect) to COD King > Learn how to configure Wavecell (8x8 Connect) as a Local SMS Operator in COD King. Wavecell is now part of **8x8 Connect**. You can use 8x8 Connect to send SMS notifications through COD King. This guide explains how to get the required credentials from 8x8 Connect and add them to COD King. ## What You Need Before you start, make sure you have: * An 8x8 Connect account * Access to your 8x8 Connect dashboard * Company information for Sender ID registration * Access to your COD King admin panel *** ## Step 1: Log in to 8x8 Connect Open the 8x8 Connect login page: [https://connect.8x8.com/login](https://connect.8x8.com/login) Log in to your account. After logging in, you will see the 8x8 Connect dashboard. > ![Screenshot 2026 09 08 122515](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Screenshot-2026-09-08-122515.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=b6836098d66b2aba07b29359feeb1ba0) *** ## Step 2: Create an API Key From the left-side menu, open **API Keys**. Click **Create API key**. Enter a name for the API key. For example: `COD King SMS Integration` Then create the API key. > ![Api Key](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/api-key.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=05eff36d69944345b1221006a24909ee) ![Screenshot 2026 09 08 123203](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Screenshot-2026-09-08-123203.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=00707c164f3cf5156a167dba34efe970) ![Screenshot 2026 09 08 123238](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Screenshot-2026-09-08-123238.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=9a606d82f8aab7e31cef899b905c3f3a) Once the API key is created, copy and save it securely. **Important:** Do not share your API key or include the full key in screenshots. *** ## Step 3: Get the Sub Account ID On the **API Keys** page, find the SMS Subaccount that you want to use. Copy the **Subaccount ID**. For example: `BirdCh_OTP` Your Subaccount ID may be different. > ![Untitled](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Untitled.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=2968da74bc9688266ab08a20f3c88a65) You will enter this value in COD King's **Sub Account ID** field. *** ## Step 4: Register a Sender ID From the 8x8 Connect menu, open: **Sender ID → Registrations** Click **Register new sender ID**. ![Screenshot 2026 09 08 123422](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Screenshot-2026-09-08-123422.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=9f25aa79ce4b2b8577a37508a6e9c0bb) Select the destination country where you will send SMS messages. > ![Screenshot 2026 09 08 123529](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Screenshot-2026-09-08-123529.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=9937a63b9cafdcd9fd1eff90a5eab95c) *** ## Step 5: Add Company Details 8x8 Connect will ask for your company and business information. Enter your actual: * Company name * Signing officer details * Company website * Company address * Country and city * Other required business information > ![Screenshot 2026 09 08 124440](https://mintcdn.com/codking/XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s/images/Screenshot-2026-09-08-124440.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XA9ujeR1J0yPil4s\&q=85\&s=1ed6ed52c0842f627fbe678f5f716f6d) Upload the documents requested by 8x8 Connect. **Use your real company information and documents. Do not use example information when submitting the registration.** *** ## Step 6: Add Your Sender ID Enter the Sender ID that you want to use for sending SMS. For example: `CODKING` Review the information and submit the registration. Depending on the destination country, the Sender ID may need to be approved before it can be used. *** ## Step 7: Open COD King Once you have your: * **Sub Account ID** * **API Key** * **Sender ID** Log in to your Shopify admin and open **COD King**. Go to: **Settings → Local SMS gateway** > ![Local SMS gateway in COD King Settings](https://mintcdn.com/codking/eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ/images/sms-03-open-local-sms-gateway-red.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ\&q=85\&s=71c860aa60eeee80ca1506fb7c38a122) Under **Network Provider**, select: **Wavecell (Global)** ![Wavecell (Global) selected as Network Provider](https://mintcdn.com/codking/eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ/images/sms-wavecell-provider.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ\&q=85\&s=c61a0999fe85ee5d354e4552ccc4c8dd) *** ## Step 8: Enter Wavecell Details Enter the details obtained from 8x8 Connect. | COD King Field | Enter | | - | - | | **Sub Account ID** | Your 8x8 SMS Subaccount ID | | **API Key** | Your 8x8 API Key | | **Sender ID** | Your registered/approved Sender ID | Make sure all three values are entered correctly. Then click **Save** in the bar at the top of the page. ![Wavecell credential fields and Save button](https://mintcdn.com/codking/eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ/images/sms-wavecell-credentials.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ\&q=85\&s=2a3640cc4582e2a0661f6f93c6a85f23) *** ## Step 9: Test SMS After saving the configuration, scroll down to the **Test Your Integration** section on the same page. Enter a valid phone number with the country code in the **Phone Number** field. Click **Send Test SMS** to send a test message to the entered phone number. ![Test Your Integration section](https://mintcdn.com/codking/eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ/images/sms-test-your-integration.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=eB0wOGR77E4GSgQJ\&q=85\&s=c0ceae7eef1c4732b0004bb8ea521e1e) Check the recipient's phone to confirm that the test SMS was delivered successfully. ### Testing Tips * Ensure your operator credentials are saved before testing. * Use a valid phone number with the country code. * Check your wavecell account balance if the test message fails. If the test SMS is delivered successfully, your wavecell SMS integration is configured correctly and ready to use. ## Wavecell Configuration Summary To connect Wavecell with COD King, you need these three values: | Required Value | Where to Get It | | - | - | | **Sub Account ID** | 8x8 Connect → API Keys | | **API Key** | 8x8 Connect → API Keys | | **Sender ID** | 8x8 Connect → Sender ID | Once these details are entered and saved in COD King, Wavecell (8x8 Connect) is ready to send SMS notifications. This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.