How to create an MCP user account to add SMS functionality to AI agents
This guide explains how to create an MCP user account in Ozeki SMS Gateway and generate an API key that AI agents can use to send and receive SMS messages. By following this tutorial, you will be able to connect any MCP-compatible AI agent to the mobile network through your own on-premises SMS gateway.
What is an MCP user account?
An MCP user account in Ozeki SMS Gateway is a special user type that exposes SMS functionality to AI agents through the Model Context Protocol. Once the account is created and an API key is generated, any MCP-compatible AI agent or tool can connect to the gateway and send or receive SMS messages on behalf of your organization. This makes it straightforward to add real mobile messaging capabilities to AI-powered workflows without writing custom integration code.
Steps to follow
If you do not have Ozeki SMS Gateway installed yet, you can download it from this page and follow the installation instructions.
- Add a new MCP user
- Enter login credentials and create user
- Open MCP user configuration
- Generate and copy the API key
How to create an MCP user account video
The following video shows how to create an MCP user account in Ozeki SMS Gateway step-by-step. The video covers adding the user, entering login credentials, generating an API key, and verifying the account on the SMS Gateway dashboard.
Step 1 - Add a new MCP user
Open Ozeki SMS Gateway in your browser and log in to your administrator account. On the home screen, click the Add new user/application... option in the Users and Applications panel (Figure 1).
An install list will appear showing all available user types. Locate the MCP user entry and click the Install button next to it (Figure 2).
Step 2 - Enter login credentials and create user
A configuration dialog will open where you need to provide a username and password for the new MCP user account. Enter your chosen credentials into the appropriate fields, then click Ok to create the account (Figure 3).
Step 3 - Open MCP user configuration
After the account is created, you will be taken to the MCP user details page. Click the Configure button to open the configuration panel (Figure 4).
Step 4 - Generate and copy the API key
In the MCP user configuration panel, open the Advanced tab. Click the Generate new button to create a unique API key for this account (Figure 5).
Once the key has been generated, copy it and store it in a safe location. You will need this API key when configuring your AI agent to connect to the gateway (Figure 6).
Return to the Ozeki SMS Gateway home page. You should see the newly created MCP user listed in the Users and Applications panel, confirming that the account is active and ready to be used by your AI agent (Figure 7).
Summary
You have successfully created an MCP user account in Ozeki SMS Gateway and generated an API key for it. Your AI agent can now use this account to send and receive SMS messages through the gateway. Make sure your SMS service provider connection is configured and active so that messages are delivered to the mobile network correctly.