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title: Check Your Account and SMS Settings
slug: messaging-apis/check-your-account-and-sms-settings
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createdAt: 2026-07-21T07:07:58.868Z
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Use this guide to check your Exotel account settings — including your Exotel SID — and to find your SMS settings in the dashboard.

## Watch a short video

[Watch a short video walkthrough](https://learn.exotel.com/share/045b214a-db3e-4cc8-8b41-6b1b58c88985/embed)

## Exotel account settings

1. Click the **My account** icon on the top right of your home page.

![My account icon on the top right of the home page](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SK2urIgCC2ml99YyqWOSl/DOkODsj2kk7UBNgxv60dI-20260721-070755.png)

2. Choose the **Settings** option on the sidebar.

![Settings option on the sidebar](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SK2urIgCC2ml99YyqWOSl/jbFUa39Wc0qKUwD2UYZaq-20260721-070757.png)

3. Choose **Exotel settings**. You can see that your Exotel SID corresponds to your company name or account name registered with Exotel.

## SMS settings

1. In the sidebar of your home page, click the **SMS Configurations** option.

![SMS Configurations option in the sidebar](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/SK2urIgCC2ml99YyqWOSl/aoVojeA60hYQeW3roHr4l-20260721-070751.png)

2. You can customize your SMS template, SMS Sender ID, and SMS DLT entity ID. To use it, you will require approval from Exotel before you can use it.

## Need help?

If you have any questions or concerns, connect with us using the chat widget on your Exotel Dashboard, or WhatsApp us on 08088919888.