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Dolibarr SMS Module - Invoice, quote and order notification software
Dolibarr SMS module with OVH to send notifications and links for invoices, quotes, orders and documents from your ERP CRM.
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Functional details
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Send SMS via OVH for Dolibarr: Send SMS like Dolibarr email templates
Send SMS via OVH for Dolibarr is a module that allows users to send SMS messages directly from Dolibarr using an OVH SMS account.
The module is designed to make it easier to send customer notifications, short messages, reminders or links to Dolibarr documents such as invoices, proposals, interventions, members or other business records.
The goal is simple: allow Dolibarr users to communicate quickly by SMS from their management environment, without unnecessary re-entry.
Module positioning
| Item | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Main function | Send SMS from Dolibarr through OVH | Fast communication with customers, prospects, members or contacts |
| SMS provider | OVH SMS | Use of a recognized and professional SMS service |
| Dolibarr integration | Action available from Dolibarr cards | Direct sending from third parties, invoices, proposals or other documents |
| Interface | Opens in a modal window | More comfortable use without leaving the current page |
| Dolibarr documents | Uses Dolibarr constants to insert links | Send links to invoices, proposals, interventions, members, etc. |
| History | Sending history and logging depending on configuration | Better traceability of sent SMS messages |
| Main benefit | Less copy and paste | Faster, cleaner communication integrated into Dolibarr |
Available languages
| Flag | Language | Code | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 | French | FR | Yes |
| 🇬🇧 | English | EN | Yes |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | IT | Yes |
| 🇩🇪 | German | DE | Yes |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | ES | Yes |
Main features
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| OVH SMS sending | Send SMS messages from Dolibarr using an OVH SMS account | Fast and centralized communication |
| Modal window | The module opens in a movable and minimizable modal window | The user stays on the current Dolibarr page |
| Document links | Uses Dolibarr constants to insert document links | Time savings and fewer link errors |
| Third parties and contacts | Send SMS from customer, prospect or contact cards | More direct communication |
| Invoices | Send a message or link related to an invoice | Faster customer reminders or information |
| Proposals | Send a link to a commercial proposal | Easier sales follow-up |
| Interventions | Send a message related to an intervention | Better field/customer communication |
| Members | Use member-related data depending on context | Useful for associations or member-based organizations |
| History | Sending history or logging depending on configuration | Better follow-up and traceability |
OVH integration
The module relies on the OVH SMS service to send messages.
OVH SMS service: https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/sms/
An active OVH SMS account is required to use the module. OVH credentials must be entered in the module configuration.
Use of Dolibarr constants
The module can use Dolibarr constants to automatically insert useful information or links into SMS messages.
Examples:
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Link to an invoice.
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Link to a commercial proposal.
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Link to an intervention.
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Link to a member record.
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Contextual message from a Dolibarr card.
This makes it possible to send messages that are more useful, more accurate and better connected to management documents.
Possible use cases
| Use case | Example | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Customer notification | Inform a customer that a document is available | Improve responsiveness |
| Invoice link | Quickly send a link to an invoice | Make consultation or payment easier |
| Proposal follow-up | Send a link to a commercial proposal | Speed up validation |
| Intervention | Notify a customer about an intervention or related information | Improve operational communication |
| Association | Send information to a member | Simple communication with members |
| Short reminder | Send a short SMS reminder | Complement email or phone reminders |
Installation
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copy the module | Copy the sendsms folder into htdocs/custom/ |
| 2 | Enable the module | Go to Setup > Modules/Applications |
| 3 | Find the module | Enable Send SMS via OVH |
| 4 | Configure OVH | Enter your OVH SMS account credentials |
| 5 | Test sending | Run a test from a compatible Dolibarr card |
Configuration
| Setting | Description | Use |
|---|---|---|
| OVH SMS account | OVH SMS account identifier | Identifies the SMS service used |
| OVH keys | Key, secret or API credentials depending on OVH configuration | Authenticates with OVH |
| Sender | Sender name or number configured | Customizes the SMS sender according to OVH possibilities |
| Dolibarr constants | Activation or use of document links | Inserts links to invoices, proposals, interventions, members, etc. |
| History | Logging depending on configuration | Tracks sent SMS messages |
Usage in Dolibarr
From compatible cards, such as a third party, invoice, commercial proposal or intervention, the user can use the “Send SMS” action.
The sending window opens as a modal. It allows the user to prepare the message, use information from the Dolibarr context and send the SMS through OVH.
This approach avoids leaving the current card and makes SMS sending faster in daily work.
Dependencies
| Dependency | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dolibarr | Yes | The module works inside Dolibarr |
| OVH SMS account | Yes | Required to send SMS messages |
| OVH credentials | Yes | Must be entered in the module configuration |
| htdocs/custom/ access | Yes | Required to install the external module |
Business benefits
| Benefit | Explanation | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Faster communication | SMS messages are sent directly from Dolibarr | Daily time savings |
| Less re-entry | Links and information can come from the Dolibarr context | Fewer errors |
| Better traceability | History or logging depending on configuration | Clearer communication tracking |
| Improved customer experience | Customers receive important information quickly | Better responsiveness |
| Simple integration | Works with OVH SMS and Dolibarr cards | Clear and targeted implementation |
Send SMS via OVH: faster alerts and a more direct customer link
Useful for companies that want to send reminders, confirmations and alerts without relying on email alone.
SMS helps confirm an important step, remind a customer or announce an action that is expected soon.
Your team spends less time repeating the same messages and keeps a more direct contact channel.
The module makes it easier to send useful information from Dolibarr in a simple and practical way.
Need a standalone module, a SaaS instance or a complete solution?
KSIDol can sell the module, host it inside a Dolibarr instance and extend everything with custom development, support, legal framing and email or SMS flows.