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title: Priority SMS
slug: messaging-apis/priority-sms
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createdAt: 2025-10-03T10:02:51.688Z
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**What is priority SMS?**

SMS that is transmitted much more quickly than a typical SMS. These communications are handled the same way as OTP (one-time password) messages.

**When should I use priority SMS?**

For mission-critical processes like setting up client appointments and providing verification codes. Anything related to **that cannot wait and requires immediate attention.** cannot wait and needs to be handled right away.

**How fast will it get delivered?**

We have partnered with SMS gateways that have priority pipes to give these messages a very high priority and guarantee a delivery rate within a minute.

**How can I send a priority SMS?**

We only support priority SMS via APIs right now. Set the optional parameter "priority" to a high value if you want to send a priority message. We treat each and every one of these mails as a priority message. Refer to [SMS API](http://support.exotel.in/support/solutions/articles/48282-sending-an).