Dispatch API
The Vonage Dispatch API allows you to ensure message delivery by specifying failover workflows with other messaging channels.
Product deprecation notice
From August 31st 2025, the Vonage Dispatch API will be closed to new users, though the product will continue to be supported for existing users. If you are looking to build a messaging application with failover functionality, failover is now supported directly in the Messages API.
For general information about the Messages Failover feature please refer to this guide. For guidance on migrating from Dispatch API to Messages API Failover, please refer to this guide.
If you have any further questions regarding this product deprecation, please contact your account manager or support for help.
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