No jargon, no mystery. Here is the complete journey from "I need to send text messages" to "my messages are landing in inboxes." We will walk you through every step so you know exactly what to expect.
Think of it like getting a driver's license for your business text messages. There are four clear stages, and we guide you through each one.
Verify who your business is
Define what you will message about
Carriers review and approve
Connect and send
Proving your business is real and trustworthy
Think of this like filling out a business application. You will need a few key pieces of information about your company. Most businesses have this ready and our guided process walks you through it step by step.
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Your 9-digit federal tax ID. This is how the system verifies your business is legitimate. If you are a sole proprietor, your SSN can work too.
Legal Business Name
The exact name on your IRS documents. This needs to match your EIN records -- nicknames or DBAs will cause delays.
Business Type and Industry
Are you an LLC, corporation, sole proprietorship? What industry are you in? This helps carriers understand your business.
Business Address
Your official business address. P.O. boxes work, but a physical address is preferred for faster approval.
Contact Information
A phone number and email where your business can be reached. This is used for verification, not marketing.
Once you hit submit, a lot happens automatically. Here is what is going on while you wait.
Submission to TCR
We format your information and submit it directly to The Campaign Registry (TCR), the official industry database for 10-DLC registrations.
Identity Verification
Your business identity is verified through trusted verification infrastructure. Your EIN is checked, your business name is confirmed, and your legitimacy is established.
Brand Vetting and Scoring
TCR assigns your brand a trust score based on your business information. Higher scores mean better messaging throughput. We help you maximize your score by ensuring your information is complete and accurate.
Approval Notification
You get notified as soon as your brand is approved. If anything needs attention, we tell you exactly what to fix in plain English -- no cryptic error codes.
Typical Timeline
Most brands are approved within 24 to 48 hours. Some straightforward registrations clear in as little as a few hours. If additional documentation is needed, we will let you know right away.
Telling carriers what you plan to message about
What will you be texting people about? Pick the category that best describes your messaging. Common use cases include:
Show carriers what your texts will look like. You will provide a few example messages that represent your typical communication. For instance:
Appointment reminder:
"Hi Jane, your appointment with Dr. Smith is tomorrow at 2pm. Reply YES to confirm or STOP to opt out."
Order update:
"Your order #4521 has shipped! Track it here: example.com/track. Reply STOP to unsubscribe."
Carriers care about consumer protection. We help you set up the right compliance elements so your campaign passes review on the first try:
Opt-in process
How people agree to receive your texts
Opt-out handling
What happens when someone replies STOP
Help response
What happens when someone replies HELP
Message frequency
How often you plan to message people
Typical Timeline
Campaign review typically takes 1 to 3 business days. We review your sample messages and compliance setup before submission so you have the best chance of first-time approval. If anything is flagged, we explain what to adjust and why.
The final checkpoint before your messages can fly
MNO stands for Mobile Network Operator -- that is AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and others. After your campaign is registered with TCR, each carrier independently reviews and approves it. Think of it like getting your driver's license recognized in different states.
Each major carrier has their own review process. Your messages need approval from the carriers your recipients use. Without approval, your texts may be filtered or blocked entirely.
AT&T
Requires campaign registration; filters unregistered traffic aggressively
T-Mobile
Enforces strict 10-DLC compliance; may charge additional fees for unregistered numbers
Verizon
Reviews campaigns for content quality and consumer protection
Carrier approval used to be a black box. You would submit and then... wait. Maybe check back in a week. Hopefully not forget about it. We changed that.
Per-carrier status tracking
See which carriers have approved, which are pending, and which need attention -- all in one dashboard.
Automatic status updates
We pull carrier decisions as they happen so you are never in the dark about where things stand.
Clear next steps
If a carrier rejects your campaign, we tell you exactly why and what to change. No guessing games.
Good to know: Most carrier approvals happen automatically alongside your campaign review. In many cases, by the time your campaign is approved by TCR, carrier approvals are already in progress or complete.
You are approved -- now what?
You receive unique brand and campaign identifiers. These are the credentials your messaging provider needs to send messages on your behalf. We display them clearly in your dashboard -- just copy and paste.
Whether you use Twilio, Bandwidth, Telnyx, or another provider, you simply add your campaign IDs to their platform. Most providers have a dedicated field for this. It only takes a moment.
That is it. Your messages are now registered, compliant, and trusted by carriers. You get better deliverability, higher throughput, and the peace of mind that comes from doing things the right way.
Quick & guided
Setup
Enter your info
24-48 hours
Brand Approval
Verification and vetting
1-3 days
Campaign Approval
Review and carrier check
Same day
Go Live
Connect and send
Most businesses go from signup to sending in under a week. Many are live within 3 days.
Now that you know how it works, the only step left is yours. Our guided registration walks you through every step, and we handle the rest.
Start Your RegistrationNo technical knowledge needed. Simple, straightforward pricing.