--- name: 10dlc-registration description: Register for 10DLC as a sole proprietor to enable SMS messaging in the USA. Use when setting up A2P SMS, registering brands/campaigns, or assigning phone numbers for compliant US messaging. Requires Telnyx CLI. metadata: {"openclaw":{"emoji":"📱","requires":{"bins":["telnyx"],"env":["TELNYX_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"TELNYX_API_KEY"}} --- # 10DLC Registration Register for 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) to enable A2P SMS in the USA. ## Quick Start with Scripts ```bash # Interactive registration wizard ./scripts/register.sh # Check status of brands/campaigns ./scripts/status.sh # Assign a phone number to a campaign ./scripts/assign.sh +15551234567 ``` ## Prerequisites - Telnyx CLI installed: `npm install -g @telnyx/api-cli` - API key configured: `telnyx auth setup` - At least one US phone number ## Quick Start Interactive wizard (easiest): ```bash telnyx 10dlc wizard ``` ## Manual Registration ### Step 1: Create Sole Proprietor Brand ```bash telnyx 10dlc brand create --sole-prop \ --display-name "Your Business Name" \ --phone +15551234567 \ --email you@example.com ``` ### Step 2: Verify Brand (if required) ```bash telnyx 10dlc brand get telnyx 10dlc brand verify --pin 123456 ``` ### Step 3: Create Campaign ```bash telnyx 10dlc campaign create \ --brand-id \ --usecase CUSTOMER_CARE \ --description "Customer notifications and support" \ --sample-message-1 "Your order #12345 has shipped." \ --sample-message-2 "Reply STOP to opt out." ``` ### Step 4: Assign Phone Number ```bash telnyx 10dlc assign +15551234567 ``` ### Step 5: Wait for Approval ```bash telnyx 10dlc campaign get ``` ## Use Cases | Use Case | Description | |----------|-------------| | `2FA` | Auth codes | | `CUSTOMER_CARE` | Support messages | | `ACCOUNT_NOTIFICATION` | Account alerts | | `DELIVERY_NOTIFICATION` | Shipping updates | | `MIXED` | Multiple purposes | List all: `telnyx 10dlc usecases` ## Status Commands ```bash telnyx 10dlc brand list telnyx 10dlc campaign list telnyx 10dlc assignment status +15551234567 ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Common Errors | Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | `Brand verification required` | Sole proprietor brands need phone verification | Check email/SMS for PIN, run `telnyx 10dlc brand verify --pin

` |
| `Campaign rejected: insufficient description` | Description too vague | Be specific about message purpose, include business context |
| `Sample messages must include opt-out` | Missing STOP instructions | Add "Reply STOP to unsubscribe" to sample messages |
| `Phone number already assigned` | Number linked to another campaign | Run `telnyx 10dlc unassign +1...` first |
| `Brand pending` | Still under review (24-72h typical) | Wait and check status with `telnyx 10dlc brand get ` |
| `Invalid use case for sole proprietor` | Some use cases restricted | Sole prop limited to: 2FA, CUSTOMER_CARE, DELIVERY_NOTIFICATION, ACCOUNT_NOTIFICATION |
| `Rate limit exceeded` | Too many API calls | Wait 60s and retry |

### Debug Tips

```bash
# Verbose output for debugging
telnyx 10dlc brand get  --json

# Check number assignment status
telnyx 10dlc assignment status +15551234567

# List all campaigns with details
telnyx 10dlc campaign list --json | jq '.data[] | {id, status, usecase}'
```

### Timeline Expectations

| Step | Typical Time |
|------|--------------|
| Brand creation | Instant |
| Brand verification | 1-5 minutes (PIN via SMS/email) |
| Brand approval | 24-72 hours |
| Campaign review | 24-48 hours |
| Number assignment | Instant (after campaign approved) |

### Getting Help

- Telnyx docs: https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/messaging/10dlc
- Support portal: https://support.telnyx.com
- API status: https://status.telnyx.com

## Pricing

Brand and campaign registration: **Free**

telnyx-10dlc

Scan your own AI components