In-App Messaging Overview
Product deprecation notice
Effective April 30th, 2026, Vonage In-App Messaging will no longer be available. Access for new users will be closed, and the service will be discontinued for all existing users.
If you have any questions regarding this product’s discontinuation, please contact your account manager or our support team.
The Vonage Client SDK enables you to build a two-way messaging experience into your application. Offering functionality such as:
- 1-1 and Group Conversations
- Text, Image, Custom and Ephemeral Messages
- Message Deletion
- Push Notifications (Android and iOS)
Extendability Through the Messages API
The Conversation API, which powers In-App Messaging, can be connected with the Messages API. This allows for Messages API Channels, such as SMS and WhatsApp, to be a part of an In-App Messaging Conversation. To learn more about this view the Messages API Integration Guide.
Setup
- Create your App
- Add the SDK to your Android, iOS, or JS App
- Set up push notifications on Android or iOS
- Configure data center
Tutorials
Guides
In-app Messaging Guides:
- Managing Conversations: How to Manage Conversations in your app.
- Managing Members: How to Manage Conversation Members in your app.
- Message Events: How to Send Message Events in your app.
- Custom Events: How to Send Custom Events in your app.
- Ephemeral Events: How to Send Ephemeral Events in your app.
- Pagination: How to Handle Pagination in your app.
- Messages API Integration: How to integrate the Messages API with the Vonage Client SDK.