10DLC Registration Guide

8 min readUpdated January 25, 2026

What is 10DLC?#

10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) is the new standard for business SMS messaging in the US.

Key Benefits:

  • Higher throughput than shared short codes
  • Better deliverability
  • Carrier-trusted sender identity
  • Required for A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging

Important: All business SMS in the US now requires 10DLC registration.

Registration Process#

The registration process has two parts:

1. Brand Registration

  • Company name and EIN
  • Business address
  • Industry classification
  • Contact information

2. Campaign Registration

  • Use case description
  • Sample messages
  • Opt-in/opt-out process
  • Message volume estimate

Registration typically takes 1-5 business days for approval.

Step-by-Step in Trackably#

To register for 10DLC:

  • Go to Settings > SMS > 10DLC Registration
  • Click "Start Registration"
  • Enter your business details and EIN
  • Describe your use case (e.g., "Real estate marketing to property owners")
  • Provide sample messages you'll send
  • Submit for carrier review

We'll notify you by email once approved.

Approval Tips#

To improve approval chances:

Do:

  • Be specific about your use case
  • Show clear opt-in process
  • Include opt-out instructions in samples
  • Use professional language

Avoid:

  • Vague descriptions like "marketing"
  • All caps or excessive punctuation
  • Misleading content
  • Missing opt-out instructions

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