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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