--- title: The Termii Blog | OTP description: OTP | Updates and announcements from Team Termii! --- [![Termii](https://blog.termii.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Termii-05%201500px%201-1.png?width=1500&height=1501&name=Logo%20Termii-05%201500px%201-1.png "Termii")](https://blog.termii.com?hsLang=en) Open main menu Close main menu - [Learn More About Us](https://termii.com/about) English # The Termii Blog Updates and announcements from Team Termii!  Posts about: ## OTP ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/Success%20Stories_%20%281%29.png) ### [Success Stories: Termii Customers who are Winning with Termii](https://blog.termii.com/success-stories-termii-customers-who-are-winning-with-termii?hsLang=en) Sep 18, 2024 9:51:31 AM In today’s business landscape, success often depends on seamless customer communication and strategic partnerships. Several businesses across various industries have demonstrated how leveraging effective communication tools can propel their operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and driving growth. Below, we spotlight the journeys of four innovative brands and the impressive results they’ve achieved with the right communication strategies in place. ![Top 5 Security Tips for Digital Communication in 2024](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/Top%205%20Security%20Tips%20for%20Digital%20Communication%20in%202024.jpg) ### [Top 5 Security Tips for Digital Communication in 2024](https://blog.termii.com/top-5-security-tips-for-digital-communication-in-2024?hsLang=en) Aug 14, 2024 11:34:26 AM In 2024, digital communication has evolved, but so have the threats that accompany it. Growing businesses, despite the advancements in technology, still face significant security challenges. Protecting sensitive information is paramount, as data breaches and cyberattacks continue to rise, threatening the integrity and trust companies have worked hard to build. Here are the top 5 security strategies that every business must implement to safeguard their digital communications: ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/How%20Termii%20is%20Revolutionizing%20Communication%20for%20SMEs%20%282%29.png) ### [Revolutionizing Communication for SMEs](https://blog.termii.com/revolutionizing-communication-for-smes?hsLang=en) Aug 8, 2024 9:06:32 AM ### **How Termii is Revolutionizing Communication for SMEs** Effective communication is crucial for the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Termii addresses the unique challenges faced by these businesses, offering comprehensive solutions that empower them to thrive. ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/Secure%20and%20Reliable%20%28Blog%29.jpg) ### [Secure and Reliable: How Termii's Communication Platform Transformed Paystack's Transactional Processes](https://blog.termii.com/secure-and-reliable-how-termiis-communication-platform-transformed-paystacks-transactional-processes?hsLang=en) Jul 19, 2024 12:13:24 PM Today, we're excited to shine a spotlight on one of our inspiring partners, Paystack, in our Customer Spotlight series. This series showcases outstanding brands and demonstrates how Termii's innovative communication platform and solutions contribute to their growth and success. ![2-Factor Authentication](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/IMG_3538.png) ### [5 Reasons Why You NEED 2-Factor Authentication (Number 3 Might Surprise You!)](https://blog.termii.com/5-reasons-why-you-need-2-factor-authentication-number-3-might-surprise-you?hsLang=en) Apr 4, 2024 4:41:56 PM Living in a digital world (21st century) means entrusting a lot of personal information to online accounts. From social media profiles to bank accounts, these platforms hold the key to our connected lives. But what happens when that key falls into the wrong hands? Data breaches are a constant threat, and relying solely on passwords leaves you vulnerable. This is where 2-factor authentication (2FA) steps in, adding an extra layer of security can make a world of difference. ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/Email%20Token%20Blog.jpg) ### [Secure your authentication with the Termii Email Token](https://blog.termii.com/termii-announces-its-email-token-service-for-businesses?hsLang=en) Oct 25, 2022 7:00:00 AM Termii's Token Service (transaction authorization messages), in addition to SMS, Voice and WhatsApp, now supports integrating [Email Token](https://developers.termii.com/email-token) for businesses to send and verify one-time passwords (soft tokens) directly. ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/whatsapp%20how%20to.png) ### [Termii — How to set up high-volume WhatsApp](https://blog.termii.com/termii-how-to-set-up-high-volume-whatsapp?hsLang=en) Aug 12, 2022 1:27:40 PM Due to significant changes on WhatsApp Business API, we are shutting down our Low-Volume WhatsApp route and advising our users to switch to our High-volume WhatsApp route or use our alternate channels — [SMS](https://developers.termii.com/switch) and [Voice](http://or%20use%20our%20alternate%20channels/?hsLang=en). This article gives a detailed guide on how to do that seamlessly. # HOW TO SET UP HIGH-VOLUME WHATSAPP Comes with Unlimited Daily Messages 1. Integrate our API — [https://developer.termii.com/](https://developer.termii.com/) 2. Visit your device page, apply for a device ID, or copy your approved device ID for testing — [https://accounts.termii.com/#/devices](https://accounts.termii.com/#/devices). > ***NB:**** Test ID only lasts for 7 days after which we will deactivate you. Skip step 2 if we have added an ID for you.* 3. Once you are ready to go live \[the most Important\] Submit the following details to your support group or via email to [whatsapp@termii.com](mailto:whatsapp@termii.com) - Your Facebook business name - Your Facebook Page ID - Phone number to attach to WhatsApp account - Your current Verification Status 4. Submit a verification request on Facebook 5. Get approval status from Facebook 6. Visit your device page — [https://accounts.termii.com/#/devices](https://accounts.termii.com/#/devices) to get device details 7. Open your wallet and load your account with enough funds. ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/umba%20and%20termii.png) ### [Umba Continues to Create a Better Banking Experience with Termii’s Verification APIs](https://blog.termii.com/umba-continues-to-create-a-better-banking-experience-with-termiis-verification-apis?hsLang=en) Aug 12, 2022 12:05:45 PM As part of Termii’s ongoing mission to power customer messaging for the next generation of African technology businesses, we are excited to announce Umba’s successful integration into our verification APIs! # About Umba Currently available in Nigeria and with an active market expansion roadmap, [**Umba**](https://www.umba.com/) is a digital bank that offers its users free instant peer-to-peer money transfers, lending, deposits, a free checking account, BillPay, and cashback, all in one mobile App. Since its launch in Nigeria in 2021, the innovative FinTech company has doubled revenue every three months and has launched lending, payments, and bill pay into the market. Umba utilizes machine learning for automating loan decisions and fraud detection. [**Termii’s verification platform**](https://www.termii.com/verify-app) will verify and authenticate its users’ transactions across SMS, Voice, and WhatsApp, complementing its proprietary program. > ‘‘Termii has proven to be a very effective messaging platform to verify and authenticate for Umba customers. And whenever there is downtime from any telco, they are swift in following up and keeping us updated. We have been pleased with their reliability and service.‘’ > > — Tej, CTO at Umba In addition to the verification API, Termii is providing [**Umba**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beatha.mkopokaka) with [**Insights**](https://www.termii.com/analytics-app), real-time delivery reports of messages sent to customers, and the status of their contacts to ensure a cost-effective solution. As a result of the partnership, Umba’s users will enjoy an enhanced experience of an already seamless and enriched customer journey. # About Termii Termii is a cloud communications platform that enables global businesses with messaging channels to verify and authenticate customer transactions, thereby helping companies to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Are you interested in learning about our API? [Email us ](http://sales@termii.com/)or text us at +234 902 225 7951, and we’ll be [happy to help](https://calendly.com/sales-1364/demo-session?month=2022-01). ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/Chippercash%20%202-1.png) ### [Announcing Chipper Cash Integration to Termii’s Verification APIs](https://blog.termii.com/announcing-chipper-cash-integration-to-termiis-verification-apis?hsLang=en) Jan 12, 2022 10:20:27 AM Utilizing verification codes sent to users across instant messaging channels has become the best alternative to passwords for modern global businesses, specifically financial tech companies. ![](https://blog.termii.com/hubfs/1_v7bwtey9z8BL6Of6ZNjB4w%20%281%29.jpeg) ### [Simple ways to prevent bots and spammers from accessing your platform](https://blog.termii.com/simple-ways-to-prevent-bots-and-spammers-from-accessing-your-platform?hsLang=en) Aug 20, 2021 12:52:31 PM Did you know, there’s been a 24.1% increase in bad bot traffic? These bots gain an advantage by collecting sensitive data through phishing pages or similar techniques. [1](https://blog.termii.com/tag/otp?hsLang=en) [2](https://blog.termii.com/tag/otp/page/2?hsLang=en) Over 20,000+ businesses in Africa use Termii to both verify, authenticate and engage their customers easily. Termii is free to integrate and easy to set up. Try us out today.   --- ## © 2024 All Rights Reserved. Termii Group