OpenVBX is an awesome tool for text message, sms, and mobile marketing. Once it's up and running, it's pretty easy to use... Unfortunately, getting it setup can be a challenge even when your host offers automatic installation because you still have plugins to figure out, crons jobs to setup and file permissions to change. So this site is here to be your lifeline... We'll show you how to setup everything with handy dandy videos.

How To Install The Outbound Flows Plugin – Cron Job Setup Tutorial

The Outbound Flows plugin for OpenVBX is a very powerful tool especially when you also install the subscriptions plugin.

Essentially, it allows you to use OpenVBX like an autoresponder for phone numbers.  You can schedule outgoing texts and manage a list of customers or potential clients.

So rest assured that the few extra minutes you’ll spend configuring this plugin will be time well spent.

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How To Install The Automatic Upgrade Plugin for OpenVBX Tutorial

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to properly configure the Automatic Upgrade Plugin for OpenVBX.

This plugin will take all the pain out of manually upgrading OpenVBX every time a new version is released.  It’s a real time saver.

It takes a couple extra steps to get it configured but after you’re done watching this video, you should be able to get it working in 60 seconds or less.

 

How To Install OpenVBX Plugins Tutorial

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to install the OpenVBX plugins that’ll really take this program to the next level. There are some pitfalls you may encounter along the way so if you’re having trouble getting the plugins to work properly, go back and watch the video again just to make sure you didn’t miss [...]

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How To Connect Phones Numbers To Flows In OpenVBX Tutorial

In this tutorial I show you how to get numbers from Twilio and connect them to your OpenVBX account. I also show you how to clear your cache in case a number you purchased from Twilio isn’t immediately showing up in your OpenVBX control panel. It’s a simple process but will save you a lot [...]

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How To Install OpenVBX – Video Tutorial – OpenVBX Install

In this video tutorial I run through how to install OpenVBX on your server. Note:  If the video is too small or grainy, just click on the 360p text in the bottom right corner and change it to 720p – then make the video full screen (it’s the icon in the far bottom right corner) [...]

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SMS Short Codes vs Long Codes in Twilio and OpenVBX

SMS Short Codes vs Long Codes in Twilio and OpenVBX I thought I’d put together this post to help you guys learn what the differences between SMS short codes and long codes (i.e. phone numbers) are and the advantages of each.

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