# Twilio Setup

### **Step 1: Create a Twilio Account**

1. Go to Twilio.
2. Click **Sign Up**.
3. Complete the registration process (email verification may be required).
4. Once logged in, you will be taken to the **Twilio Console**.

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### **Step 2: Get a Twilio Phone Number**

1. In the Twilio Console, go to **Phone Numbers → Buy a Number**.
2. Choose a number capable of **SMS** (essential for OTP).
3. Buy or use the free trial number if you’re on a trial account.

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### **Step 3: Get Your Twilio Credentials (API Keys)**

You need these credentials to send SMS:

1. Go to **Twilio Console → Settings → API Keys & Tokens**.
2. Copy the following:
   * **Account SID** – your main account identifier.
   * **Auth Token** – your secret key for authentication.
3. (Optional but recommended) Create a **new API Key** instead of using the master Auth Token for better security.
