From 0e15fbcc37ec53b012cff02a45201c564ebd4cae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Damodar Lohani Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:54:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Chore: Update SMS OTP messaging and FAQ for clarity --- .../docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp/+page.markdoc | 10 ++++------ src/routes/docs/products/auth/phone-sms/+page.markdoc | 2 +- src/routes/startups/faq.svelte | 2 +- 3 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/routes/docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp/+page.markdoc b/src/routes/docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp/+page.markdoc index 3dac475718..796a56aad5 100644 --- a/src/routes/docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp/+page.markdoc +++ b/src/routes/docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp/+page.markdoc @@ -10,15 +10,13 @@ Changes will take effect on February 10th, 2025. Check out this [blog post](http Appwrite supports SMS-based OTP (One-Time Password) authentication to provide secure and reliable user verification. This feature enhances your app's security by adding an extra layer of authentication. -# Free messages {% #free-messages %} +# Free testing {% #free-testing %} -All paid Appwrite plans include **10 free SMS messages** per month, which allows you to test and implement OTP functionality without immediate costs. +You can use the [Mock phone numbers](/docs/products/auth/security#mock-phone-numbers) feature to test your integrations without incurring any costs. -In addition you can also use the [Mock phone numbers](/docs/products/auth/security#mock-phone-numbers) feature to continue testing your integrations without incurring additional costs. +# SMS messages {% #sms-messages %} -# Additional messages {% #additional-messages %} - -After the first 10 free SMS messages, you'll be charged per SMS. +You'll be charged per SMS sent. The cost for additional messages is calculated based on two factors: 1. The number of messages sent diff --git a/src/routes/docs/products/auth/phone-sms/+page.markdoc b/src/routes/docs/products/auth/phone-sms/+page.markdoc index 7f14ad0fe5..16661555d0 100644 --- a/src/routes/docs/products/auth/phone-sms/+page.markdoc +++ b/src/routes/docs/products/auth/phone-sms/+page.markdoc @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ description: Enhance security with SMS and phone authentication in Appwrite. Add --- {% info title="Note" %} -Paid plans receive 10 free SMS messages each month. Thereafter OTPs are billed per message, with rates varying by country. See the [phone OTP rates](/docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp#rates) for more information. +OTPs are billed per message, with rates varying by country. See the [phone OTP rates](/docs/advanced/platform/phone-otp#rates) for more information. {% /info %} Phone authentication lets users create accounts using their phone numbers and log in through SMS messages. diff --git a/src/routes/startups/faq.svelte b/src/routes/startups/faq.svelte index 50af1a2ce5..c237dfde90 100644 --- a/src/routes/startups/faq.svelte +++ b/src/routes/startups/faq.svelte @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ }, { question: 'Are OTP SMS costs covered by Appwrite?', - answer: 'All Appwrite plans include 10 free SMS messages per month, which allows you to test and implement OTP functionality without immediate costs. After this, you will have to pay the costs for SMS OTP. Please refer to our rates page for a breakdown of the pricing, including rates by region and specific SMS costs.' + answer: 'OTP SMS messages are billed per message sent. You can use mock phone numbers to test OTP functionality without incurring costs. Please refer to our rates page for a breakdown of the pricing, including rates by region and specific SMS costs.' }, { question: 'What happens if we scale overnight?',