Introducing the Crypton User API
Key Features
Secure Authentication
Crypton User API uses token-based authentication, thus providing a good security wrapper for all of your API requests. Each token can be created with tailored expiration times and has end-to-end encryption capability to ensure your communications are private and secure.
Comprehensive Phone Number Management
- Browse available numbers - View all available phone numbers by country
- Reserve and purchase numbers - Select and acquire new phone numbers for your account
- Manage settings - Configure forwarding, auto-reply, and other settings for your numbers
- Monitor status - Check the modem status of your active numbers
- Lifecycle management - Extend, cancel renewals, or delete numbers as needed
Powerful Conversation Tools
- Create and manage conversations - Start new conversations or manage existing ones
- Send messages - Send encrypted SMS messages to any number worldwide
- View message history - Access your complete conversation history
- Archive conversations - Keep your active conversations list clean and organized
- End-to-end encryption - All messages are encrypted using your personal encryption key
Contact Management
- Store contacts securely - Add and manage contacts with full encryption
- Import/export capabilities - Support for contact information in VCard format
- Organize your network - Associate contacts with specific conversations
Spam Protection
- Blocked sender management - Create, update, and delete entries in your blocked senders list
- Automatic filtering - Prevent unwanted messages from reaching your inbox
User Account & Billing
- View account details - Access your account information securely
- Check credit balance - Monitor your current credit balance and usage
- Token management - Create API tokens for secure application access
Built with Security in Mind
Security is at the core of the Crypton User API:
- End-to-end encryption for all sensitive data
- Rate limiting to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage
- Token expiration for temporary access when needed
- Audit logging to track API usage and detect suspicious activity
- Comprehensive error handling with clear response codes
Getting Started
Creating your first API token is simple:
- Log in to your Crypton account
- Navigate to Account Settings > API Tokens
- Create a new token with your desired name and expiration period
- Enter your encryption passphrase to enable full access
- Store your token securely - it will only be shown once!
Once you have your token, you can make your first API call:
curl -X GET "https://crypton.sh/api/v1/user" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
-H "Accept: application/json"
Use Cases
The Crypton User API enables numerous possibilities:
- Business Communication Automation - Integrate SMS capabilities into your CRM or support system
- Secure Messaging Applications - Build custom messaging apps with our secure infrastructure
- Multi-Channel Communication - Combine Crypton with other services for a unified messaging experience
- Automated Alerts and Notifications - Set up systems to send alerts via SMS when triggered
Documentation and Support
Comprehensive API documentation is available at https://crypton.sh/api/docs, including detailed endpoints, request/response formats, and example code in multiple programming languages.
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the API, our support team is always ready to help. Contact us through your Crypton account or visit our help center.
What's Next?
We're constantly working to improve and expand our API capabilities. Future updates will include:
- Webhook integration for real-time event notifications
- Additional message format support
- Expanded phone number availability in more countries
We'd love to hear how you're using the Crypton User API and what features you'd like to see next.
Start building with the Crypton User API today and take your secure communications to the next level!
