10DLC Registration Overview
10DLC (10 Digit Long Code) is required for business SMS messaging in the United States. This multi-step process verifies your business and messaging use case with carriers.Complete Registration Flow
Create SubGroup
Required. Create an organizational subgroup for your brands.Time: Instant
Register Brand
Register your business with tax ID and contact details.Time: Instant (mock) or 1-2 hours (production)
Qualify Brand
Verify your brand qualifies for your intended use case.Time: Instant
Purchase Phone Number
Buy a dedicated 10DLC phone number.Time: Instant
Create Campaign
Submit campaign with sample messages and compliance details.Time: Instant submission, 1-2 days for carrier approval
Carrier Approval
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon review your campaign.Time: 1-2 business days (automatic)
Activation
Webhook automatically activates your organization.Time: Instant upon approval
Timeline
| Step | Mock Mode | Production |
|---|---|---|
| SubGroup | Instant | Instant |
| Brand | Instant | 1-2 hours |
| Phone Number | Instant | Instant |
| Campaign | Instant | Instant |
| Carrier Approval | Instant | 1-2 days |
| Total | ~1 minute | 1-3 days |
Testing vs Production
Mock Mode (mock: true)
- ✅ No charges
- ✅ Instant approval
- ✅ Test phone numbers
- ❌ Can’t send real SMS
Production Mode (mock: false)
- ✅ Real approval
- ✅ Real phone numbers
- ✅ Can send SMS campaigns
- 💰 Registration fees apply