# Connecting Twilio
To connect Twilio, you first need to retrieve your **Account SID**, **Auth Token**, and ensure you have an active **Twilio phone number**.
**Purchase a Phone Number**
Make sure your Twilio account has an active phone number:
1. Log in to your **Twilio** dashboard.
2. Go to **Phone Numbers → Manage → Buy a Number**.
3. Purchase a number that supports **SMS**.
4. This will be used to send messages from Highlightcards.
**Log In to Twilio**
Go to your main **Twilio Dashboard**.
You will see:
* **Account SID**
* **Auth Token**
These are required for the Highlightcards integration.
**Copy Your Credentials**
Copy both:
* Account SID
* Auth Token
You will paste them into Highlightcards in the next steps.
**Add Twilio to Highlightcards**
> Highlightcards > Left-Hand Menu > [**Account Settings**](https://app.highlightcards.co.uk/settings) > [**Services**](https://app.highlightcards.co.uk/settings/services)
Follow the above-mentioned workflow to land on the **Services** tab.
1. In the **Twilio** box, click **Connect Account**.
2. A form will appear asking for:
* **Account SID**
* **Auth Token**
* **Phone Number** (the Twilio number you purchased)
3. Copy and paste your Twilio details into the corresponding fields.
4. Click **Connect**.
If everything is correct, the Twilio connection will be added successfully.
#### **Send a Test SMS**
After connecting, you will see a **Send Test Message** button.
1. Enter your phone number.
2. Click **Send Test Message**.
3. Check your device to confirm delivery.
If the test SMS arrives, your Twilio setup is active.
Your Twilio integration is now complete.
