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10DLC TEXTING

Send texts from a local 10DLC number

Using a 10DLC (10-digit long code) ensures that your business text messages reach U.S. customers and that your SMS campaigns comply with industry-wide regulations.
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Build trust with 10DLC business texting

As more businesses are using SMS marketing, the industry is moving toward a 100% registered messaging traffic to increase trust, transparency, and brand credibility.

10DLC is one of the most trusted 2-way SMS communication channels. Registering your 10DLC brand and campaign ensures that you can send texts without the risk of being flagged or blocked by network operators. Moreover, your customers can trust the text messages they receive from you.

You should choose a 10DLC number for texting if:

  • You wish to send and receive texts from a local U.S. virtual number.
  • Your organization has a tax ID (EIN).
  • Your use-case falls into one of the categories of 10DLC campaigns
  • Your recipients value localized communication.
  • You wish your brand to have a local identity.
  • You want to ensure message delivery by whitelisting SMS traffic with U.S. mobile network operators.
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How to get started with 10DLC

Before sending text messages to North America, you must complete 10DLC registration in four simple steps.
Create a free account
Textmagic takes only a few clicks to get started using your business email address.
Get a local U.S. number
Choose your preferred area code and get a local U.S. number, free for one month during the trial period.
Register your brand
Submit information about your organization to confirm its connection with your brand.
Register your campaign
Choose the type of campaign that best fits your use case, register your campaign, and submit sample messages.
We collect this information from you and send it to the U.S. mobile network operators for approval.
Textmagic covers the one-time costs of your 10DLC registration. The first month is free - later $10/month.
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REQUIRED INFORMATION

What information is required for a 10DLC registration?

When filling out the 10DLC registration form, you must provide the following information:

  • Organization name, address, and contact details
  • Organization type (private, publicly traded, nonprofit)
  • Tax ID or EIN
  • Public website address
  • Description of each SMS campaign
  • Sample text messages for each campaign
  • Description of the opt-in, opt-out, and help flows
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Prohibited 10DLC use cases

The number one rule is to send texts only to people who have explicitly opted in to receive texts from your company.
Furthermore, the table below outlines the forbidden use cases for 10DLC.
High-risk financial services
Get-rich-quick schemes
Debt forgiveness
Illegal substances or activities
General
High-risk financial services
Payday loans
Short-term, high interest rate loans
Auto loans
Mortgage loans
Student loans
Gambling
Sweepstakes
Stock alerts
Cryptocurrency
Get-rich-quick schemes
Debt consolidation
Debt reduction
Credit repair programs
Deceptive work-from-home programs
Multi-level marketing
Debt forgiveness
Work-from-home programs
Risky investment opportunities
Debt collection or consolidation
Illegal substances or activities
Cannabis
Alcohol
Tobacco or vape
General
Phishing frauds or scams
Deceptive marketing
Pornography
Profanity or hate speech

Frequently asked questions

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What is 10DLC, and why do I need to register?
10DLC stands for 10-digit long code. It is a standard local type of phone number used for texting (SMS/MMS) in the United States. 10DLC registration means that your local US number is registered with the Campaign Registry (TCR) and approved by US carriers for texting. This process is designed to ensure a positive and secure consumer experience and protect the performance of your text campaigns. The goal of 10DLC registration is to ensure consumers get the messages they want and that bad actors (spammers and fraudsters) do not harm them.
How long does it take to get started with 10DLC?
After submitting your 10DLC registration form, the Textmagic team will review it and forward to the Campaign Registry for approval within one business day. It usually takes up to 7 business days to get your 10DLC brand and campaign approved. The Textmagic team cannot expedite this time frame because the Campaign Registry handles the approval process.
How will I be notified about the status of my 10DLC registration?
We will email you as soon as we have news about the status of your 10DLC application. While you're waiting for approval, you can check the 10DLC registration page for status updates.
What are the costs for 10DLC registration?
Textmagic will cover all one-time costs for your 10DLC brand + campaign vetting. The first month is free, later, you will need to pay $10 monthly for the 10DLC campaign renewal.
What is the difference between 10DLC and toll-free numbers?
The difference between the two is that a toll-free number has a distinct three-digit code (for example, 800). A 10DLC number, on the other hand, has a region-specific area code associated with it that might be recognizable to the recipient. We recommend the toll-free number because it covers the broadest range of use cases for messaging in the USA and Canada. The toll-free verification is free and usually takes 2 business days. 10DLC registration is also free, however, it takes up to 7 business days.
What 10DLC campaign types can I register with Textmagic?
At the moment, Textmagic offers the following 11 standard campaign types.
  • 2FA - any authentication, verification, or one-time passcode.
  • Account notifications - standard notifications to account holders relating to or being about an account.
  • Customer care - all customer care interactions, including account management and customer support.
  • Delivery notifications - notifications about the delivery status of a product or service.
  • Fraud alert messaging - notifications about potential fraudulent activity on a user’s account.
  • Higher education - message campaigns from colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
  • Marketing - any communication that includes marketing or promotional content.
  • Mixed - any messaging campaign containing 2–5 standard use cases.
  • Polling and voting - the sending of surveys and polling or voting campaigns for non-political arenas.
  • Public service announcement - information messaging to raise an audience’s awareness about important matters.
  • Security alert - a notification that the security of a system, either software or hardware, has been compromised in some way and that action must be taken.
Can I transfer my existing 10DLC registration to Textmagic?
Unfortunately, that is not possible. Textmagic does not support transfers of 10DLC registrations from other suppliers.

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