Registration by email assumes two things that are not always true: that the customer has an address and that they remember it. Some do not, and they leave without registering or buying. A phone number is something everybody knows by heart — and, unlike an email address, it can be verified on the spot.
What it does
- Registration and sign-in with a mobile phone number.
- Verification by SMS or by the last four digits of an incoming call.
- A unified form for registration and authorisation, by phone number or email — no extra clicks.
- Several login options: a one-time SMS code, a password, or two-factor authentication.
- Flexible settings for how confirmation codes are sent.
- Google reCAPTCHA support against bots and spam registrations.
- 16 SMS gateways to choose from — beeline.ru, clickatell.com, sms.ru, smsc.ru, twilio.com and others.
What verification gives you
Every number in the database is a live one: spam registrations and suspicious accounts drop sharply, and the numbers you collect are actually usable for order notifications — which is what makes SMS Notifications worth having in the first place.
Works together with
Link Guest Orders to Customers — phone numbers collected here are used to move guest orders into accounts. Automatic account creation — an account is created after checkout if the phone number the customer entered is not yet registered.
Support and updates
Gateways and code settings are covered in the documentation. Six months of free updates, questions through HelpDesk.
FAQ
Do customers still need an email address?
No, a phone number is enough to register; the unified form accepts either.
How is the number verified?
By an SMS code or by the last four digits of an incoming call — whichever you configure.
Is there a cost per message?
Yes, SMS is charged by the gateway you choose, under its own pricing. Verification by incoming call is often the cheaper option.
