Why Use BulkGate for LatePoint?
- Reduce no-shows with SMS reminders
- Send instant booking confirmations
- Communicate quickly with customers
- Manage everything inside LatePoint
- No external dashboards needed
Features
📲 Automated SMS Notifications
Use LatePoint’s built-in notification system to automatically send:
- Booking confirmations
- Appointment reminders
- Status updates
- Custom event messages
All delivered via BulkGate.
⚡ Quick SMS (Manual Messages)
Send one-off SMS messages directly from:
- Booking forms
- Calendar views
Choose between free-form text or predefined templates.
Access is controlled via:
LatePoint → Settings → Roles
🏷 Flexible Sender Options
Choose your preferred sender type:
- System number
- Short code
- Text sender ID
- Mobile Connect
- Own number
- BulkGate Profile ID
🌍 Smart Country Handling
Set recipient country manually or let the system detect automatically for proper number formatting.
😀 Unicode & Emoji Support
Enable optional support for:
- Special characters
- Accented letters
- Emojis
Perfect for branded or friendly messaging.
🔐 Secure API Storage
Your BulkGate Application Token is stored securely as an encrypted setting.
📘 Built-In Setup Guide
Step-by-step instructions inside the plugin help you generate your:
- Application ID
- Application Token
From the BulkGate portal.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0+
- PHP 7.4+
- LatePoint 4.7.7+ (installed & active)
- Active BulkGate account
How It Works
Automated SMS
When enabled in:
LatePoint → Settings → Notifications
SMS messages are sent automatically when selected booking events occur.
Quick SMS
Users with permission can send manual messages directly from bookings or calendar screens.
Permissions are managed under:
LatePoint → Settings → Roles
Perfect For
- Salons & beauty studios
- Clinics
- Fitness studios
- Consultants
- Agencies managing client booking systems
