LIFT Supported Inputs

LIFT Messaging – Technical Specifications:

Supported Input Methods

The following input methods are supported by the LIFT Messaging platform.  If you have questions or require help, feel free to contact us.

DTMF- Dual-tone multi-frequency

Traditional numeric Messages (Call Back Number) sent to messaging devices via a touch tone telephone. Example - Caller dials recipient's Lift Number ex. 3175551212, hears prompt to enter call back number, enters 3175551213, and then disconnects. Recipient Lift device receives 3175551213 as message.

            Encryption – N/A

TAP – Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol

Numeric or alphanumeric messages can be sent utilizing this protocol.  TAP paging messages can be delivered to Lift Messaging utilizing a variety of  mediums. These include direct serial connections, dial up connections, as well as IP socket connections.  Often devices that utilize this protocol have built in dial back-up restoration. There are many third party applications that utilize this protocol to send messages. Lift Messaging TAP input modem number is (317) 904 - LIFT (5438)

            Encryption –   Dial-up - N/A

                                    Direct Serial - offered case by case

                                    IP Socket - VPN

HTTP- Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Visit http://XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX to send both numeric and alphanumeric messages to Lift Messaging devices via the web.

            Encryption – https://XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  (128bitSSL)

SMTP- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

Email alphanumeric messages to Lift Messaging devices by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

            Encryption – offered case by case

SNPP- Simple Network Paging Protocol

Numeric and alphanumeric messages can be sent utilizing this internet protocol. There are many third party applications that utilize this protocol to send messages. (Lift Messaging SNPP Address & Port - snnp.liftmessaging.net 444)

            Encryption – VPN; Refer customers to WCTP

WCTP- Wireless Communications Transfer Protocol

Numeric and alphanumeric messages can be sent utilizing this internet protocol. There are many third party applications that utilize this protocol to send messages to paging devices. Address HTTP http://wctp.liftmessaging.net/wctp or HTTPS https://wctp.liftmessaging.net/wctp  (HTTP port 80 or HTTPS port 443)

            Encryption – HTTPS SSL 128bit

SMS - Short Messaging Service*

LIFT devices can receive messages from regular cellular telephones via SMS text messages. (*SMS service available on select LIFT numbers)

            Encryption - N/A

LIFT - LIFT

LIFT users can send messages within the application to other LIFT users.

            Encryption - HTTPS SSL 128bit and AES 256

TNPP – Telocator Network Paging Protocol

Numeric or alphanumeric messages can be sent utilizing this protocol.  TNPP paging messages can be delivered to Lift Messaging utilizing a variety of  mediums. These include direct serial connections, dial up connections, as well as IP socket connections.  Often devices that utilize this protocol have built in dial back-up restoration.

            Encryption – Site to Site VPN

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