10DLC (10-digit long code) registration is a mandatory process for businesses to register their brand and messaging campaigns with a central authority called The Campaign Registry (TCR) before sending bulk text messages in the US from standard 10-digit phone numbers. 

Registration verifies your business, ensures you have consent from recipients, and allows carriers to prevent spam, improving message deliverability and avoiding potential fines or blocking. You don't register directly but through a Campaign Service Provider (CSP), like a texting platform, which handles the process on your behalf. 

What You Need for Registration: You will need to provide your CSP with detailed information about your business and your messaging practices, including: 

• Brand Information: Legal business name, address, EIN (tax ID), website or public Facebook page, and contact details.
• Campaign Details:A clear description of the messaging use case (e.g., appointment reminders, marketing), sample messages, and a description of your opt-in methods (how you collect consent).
• Compliance Documentation: Links to your privacy policy and terms and conditions that detail how customer data is handled.

The Registration Process:

1. Brand Registration:
2. Your CSP submits your business information to TCR for verification to establish your brand's legitimacy. 
3. Campaign Registration:
4. You define one or more specific messaging "campaigns" (use cases) with their own details and sample messages. 
5. Vetting and Approval:
6. TCR reviews your campaign information to ensure it meets carrier standards and is compliant with regulations. 
7. Go Live:
8. Once approved, your 10DLC numbers are linked to your verified brand and campaign, allowing them to send messages without being blocked or filtered. 

Why You Need to Register:

• Compliance: You are required by mobile carriers to register to send A2P (Application-to-Person) 10DLC messages. 
• Deliverability: Registration increases your messages' trust score, resulting in higher delivery rates and better throughput. 
• Spam Prevention: The process helps prevent malicious actors from sending unwanted messages, protecting consumers and maintaining texting as a reliable communication channel. 
• Avoid Penalties: Unregistered numbers risk slower delivery, higher fees, and complete message blocking by carriers. 

Scyene helps businesses navigate the 10DLC registration process so your messages are delivered reliably and stay compliant with carrier requirements. We guide you through brand verification, campaign registration, and compliance documentation, ensuring your AI SMS and follow-up automation campaigns are properly approved and optimized for higher deliverability.

If you’re unsure where to start or want expert support, schedule a consultation with our team today.