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Acquiring SMS Enabled Numbers

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This article will illustrate and cover the process of acquiring SMS-enabled numbers.

A prerequisite to your business sending SMS messages to a consumer handset is to first have the Brand and message Campaign(s) A2P 10DLC registered. Click here if you haven't yet completed that step.


After the registration process is completed, and you're approved, you will receive an email from Ytel's Customer Support with your Brand and Campaign ID information.

 

Congratulations!

Follow these 3 simple steps and be up and running with your Campaigns in no time!

  1. Purchase "Voice Only" number(s) via the Ytel portal (or via API command)

  2. Assign the numbers to your A2P 10DLC Numberset

    1. Navigate to Numbers>Manage

    2. Select the number you want to SMS enable
    3. Use the "Action" dropdown and select "Request SMS Enablement"Ytel.png

 

  • Please allow 24-48 hours for processing and provisioning

  • Once the provisioning is completed you will be updated via the support case

  • Review this helpful article on Message Types and Consent

     

For an improved interactive experience, enable the Inbox feature and communicate in real time with your contacts!

 

Interested in the Verified Sender for Toll-Free numbers? Learn more here

 

Get started with your inbound SMS marketing campaign using a KEYWORD here





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