Short Code
Whether it’s for SMS marketing, a vanity number or some other type of text messaging, Telnyx’s expert team can help you set up text short codes that get results at high volume.
Short code messaging service
Reach users at scale wherever they are in the world—set up numbers in the Short Code Registry and send messages through Telnyx. Get a vanity number or a memorable short code number—both are ideal for SMS marketing, notifications and even 2-way conversations.
High volume, recognizable short code numbers
Send from a 5-digit recognizable code so customers will know it’s you. Extremely high throughput limits and lower ongoing compliance thresholds make it easy to scale.
High volume limits for SMS API
SMS short code is the highest volume number type, supporting up to 100 message parts per second (360,000 per hour).
Recognizable short code texting numbers
Create or reinforce a brand your customers know and love. Get an automatically-assigned code or request a special one.
Delivery receipts that you can trust
Unlike number types that only support carrier network receipts, short code also includes handset receipts, so you can be confident your message was delivered.
Low-maintenance compliance
After completing a comprehensive initial vetting process, ongoing compliance requirements for short code are lower than other number types, reducing delivery and compliance issues.
Automatic opt-outs
If a customer replies with a stop word (e.g. “STOP”), Telnyx will automatically unsubscribe them from future sends from that number.
Intelligent message encoding
We support any character set and language type. Our system automatically chooses the most compact encoding possible, minimizing cost per send.
BENEFITS
Ultra-high volume
~60,000 messages per minute—30x the typical limit of other number types
20x
Higher average volume limit per number
A number customers trust
A recognizable sender ID that increases your credibility to recipients
5
Digit, memorable number
RESOURCES
Start building
Our code is your code.
2022 guide to political text messaging
Many political and non-profit organizations use short code for high volume campaigns. Check out our comprehensive guide to this topic.
Short code messaging API specifications
Check out our developer docs for connecting to the Telnyx Messaging API using short codes.
SMS marketing guide for short code campaigns
Compliance for SMS marketing is a major concern for today’s marketers. This article outlines some of the requirements for compliance when conducting SMS campaigns.
SOLUTIONS
Short code use cases
CUSTOMER STORIES
Boone Putney
CTO, Fetch
The communication with the Telnyx support team was much faster and more transparent than we’d seen with other providers,” he says, “and we didn’t have to pay extra for this either.
FAQ
Resources, Docs, Support
Sms Short Code hub
Telnyx Short Code | Telnyx
Telnyx's Short Code messaging resource provides a quick and easy way to send messages between users. With Short Code, you can easily send messages to a large number of people without having to remember their phone numbers.
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Update short code API | Telnyx
Update the settings for a specific short code. To unbind a short code from a profile, set the
messaging_profile_idtonullor an empty string.List short codes associated with a messaging profile API | Telnyx
List short codes associated with a messaging profile
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US Short Code Ordering Process | Telnyx Help Center
How to order a Short Code via Telnyx in the US
Short Code Brand and Content Provider Registration Process | Telnyx Help Center
SCR Mandated Process to order new Short Codes and to renew existing Short Codes
Short Code - Supported Carriers | Telnyx Help Center
Here you will find a global list of carriers that can support short code messages.
Short Code Compliance Quick Reference Guide | Telnyx Help Center
Carrier Requirements when ordering a short code
Standards for US Short Code Keywords: HELP, STOP, and Opt-In Confirmation | Telnyx Help Center
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Regulatory Guidelines for US Short Code Marketing and Opt-in Procedures | Telnyx Help Center
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