SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

PeopleTools 8.62 delivers a significant upgrade to the Notification Framework with the introduction of OTP-based phone number verification and user consent capture. Fully integrated into users’ Notification Preferences, ensures that mobile numbers are validated through a secure One-Time Password process and used only with explicit user consent.

This new feature addresses common challenges around accuracy and trustworthiness of contact information by verifying phone numbers before enabling SMS notifications. It also helps organizations comply with increasingly stringent data privacy and communication consent regulations by requiring users to actively opt in after verification. The streamlined experience means users can enter, verify, and consent all from a single unified interface, making the entire process intuitive and hassle-free.

 

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Feature Overview: What Changed in 8.62

  • Enter or update your phone number on the Notifications page under My Preferences.
  • OTP verification flow: A six-digit code is sent for confirmation.
  • One unified UI keeps number entry, verification, and consent on the same Preferences page.
  • Admin prerequisites: SMS notification must be globally enabled and an SMS channel provider configured.
  • Consent prompt appears automatically after successful verification, requiring a final save to opt in.

 

User Experience Step-by-Step

1. Access the Notifications page

  • Navigate via: Home > Actions button > My Preferences

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62 Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.1: My Preference Page.

 

2. Add or change phone number

  • On adding/editing, the system prompts you to verify.

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.2: Phone number Page

 

3. Receive a six-digit OTP

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.3: Phone number Addition

This text message goes out only if:

  • Admins have enabled Text Messaging in Global Settings.
  • An SMS provider (e.g., Twilio) is fully configured via Integration Broker and SMS Notification Setup

 

4. Input the verification code

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.4: Phone number Verification

 

  • A dialog allows entering the code, with a Resend button if needed.

 

5. Confirmation appears

  • Once verified, a success message is displayed.

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.5: Verified

 

6. Consent to receive SMS

  • The consent prompt appears on the same page—users can opt in. Saving the page finalizes the process

 

Administrator Configuration: Must-Have Steps

Admins must complete these stages to enable OTP flows:

1. Enable Text Messaging globally

  • Navigate to Main Menu > PeopleTools > Notifications > Notification Administration
  • Select the “Text” channel to be enabled

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.6: Enabling Phone Number

 

SMS Notifications in PeopleTools 8.62: Phone Number Verification Deep Dive

Fig 1.7: Enabling mobile number configuration

 

  • Once implemented, end users experience a self-contained verification flow without manual intervention from admins

 

Key Advantages

1. Enhanced Security

  • Prevents unauthorized use of phone numbers.
  • Verifies user identity through OTP before enabling SMS.

2. Improved Message Deliverability

  • Ensure only valid and reachable phone numbers are used for notifications.

3. Better User Control

  • Empowers users to manage and verify their contact info.
  • Consent-based opt-in supports compliance with communication policies.

 

Business Benefits of SMS Notifications with OTP Verification in PeopleTools 8.62

  • Increased Communication Reliability: Verified phone numbers ensure messages are delivered accurately and promptly.
  • Enhanced Security & Data Integrity: OTP verification prevents unauthorized use of phone numbers and protects user data.
  • Reduced Administrative Overhead: Self-service verification empowers users, freeing up IT and admin resources.
  • Faster Response in Critical Situations: Verified contacts enable the timely delivery of urgent notifications.
  • Stronger User Trust and Engagement: Transparent consent processes increase user confidence and opt-in rates.
  • Scalable Enterprise Solution: Seamlessly integrates with existing notification frameworks for wide-scale deployment.
  • Audit-Ready Setup: Centralized controls and tracking support compliance and risk management.
  • Future-Proof Communication: Aligns PeopleSoft with modern mobile-first communication standards.

 

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Conclusion

The OTP-based phone number verification and consent capture introduced in PeopleTools 8.62 marks a significant step forward in modernizing PeopleSoft’s Notification Framework. By combining a secure, user-driven verification process with seamless UI integration and robust administrative controls, this enhancement not only strengthens communication reliability but also aligns with global compliance standards.

Users benefit from a streamlined experience that puts them in control of their contact preferences, while organizations gain increased confidence in the accuracy and legitimacy of the mobile numbers used for critical alerts. With improved security, better deliverability, and stronger user consent practices, PeopleTools 8.62 helps deliver smarter, safer, and more compliant notifications—right out of the box.

 

Author: Jayaraj Rajendrian, PeopleSoft Consultant

 

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