How can i set up a limit of sent messages?

FernandoAyalaR

Hi, i'm new using Twilio and i need to know if it's possible to set up a limit of send messages per phone by day. I'm using flutter to make a login/register for SMS and WhatsApp

pnash

Ps: Why i shouldn't embed my API credential on my apps?

Because it is possible for a malicious user to decompile your application and extract your credentials. Then they can abuse your account. If you keep your credentials on a server and only allow API requests from that server, then that is not possible and your account stays safe.

pnash

Hey @FernandoAyalaR, there's nothing built in to Twilio to limit messages by phone per day. That is something you would need to build into your own application.

Just as an extra note, if you're using Flutter then I am assuming you are building a native application. When it comes to making requests to the Twilio API, you should do that from a server as you should not embed your API credentials within the application.

FernandoAyalaR

Hi @pnash, ohh, well i have to build it like you said. Thanks!

Ps: Why i shouldn't embed my API credential on my apps?

FernandoAyalaR

https://community.twilio.com/community/discussion/comment/992#Comment_992

Wow i didn't know that, thanks i will keep in mind