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Telnyx 10dlc

Register for 10DLC as a sole proprietor to enable SMS messaging in the USA.

Rating
4.9 (279 reviews)
Downloads
40,205 downloads
Version
1.0.0

Overview

Register for 10DLC as a sole proprietor to enable SMS messaging in the USA.

Key Features

1

Create Sole Proprietor Brand

2

Verify Brand (if required)

3

Create Campaign

4

Assign Phone Number

5

Wait for Approval

Complete Documentation

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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 <campaign-id>

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 [email protected]

Step 2: Verify Brand (if required)

bash
telnyx 10dlc brand get <brand-id>
telnyx 10dlc brand verify <brand-id> --pin 123456

Step 3: Create Campaign

bash
telnyx 10dlc campaign create \
  --brand-id <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 <campaign-id>

Step 5: Wait for Approval

bash
telnyx 10dlc campaign get <campaign-id>

Use Cases

Use CaseDescription
2FAAuth codes
CUSTOMER_CARESupport messages
ACCOUNT_NOTIFICATIONAccount alerts
DELIVERY_NOTIFICATIONShipping updates
MIXEDMultiple 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

ErrorCauseSolution
Brand verification requiredSole proprietor brands need phone verificationCheck email/SMS for PIN, run telnyx 10dlc brand verify --pin
Campaign rejected: insufficient descriptionDescription too vagueBe specific about message purpose, include business context
Sample messages must include opt-outMissing STOP instructionsAdd "Reply STOP to unsubscribe" to sample messages
Phone number already assignedNumber linked to another campaignRun telnyx 10dlc unassign +1... first
Brand pendingStill under review (24-72h typical)Wait and check status with telnyx 10dlc brand get
Invalid use case for sole proprietorSome use cases restrictedSole prop limited to: 2FA, CUSTOMER_CARE, DELIVERY_NOTIFICATION, ACCOUNT_NOTIFICATION
Rate limit exceededToo many API callsWait 60s and retry

Debug Tips

bash
# Verbose output for debugging
telnyx 10dlc brand get <id> --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

StepTypical Time
Brand creationInstant
Brand verification1-5 minutes (PIN via SMS/email)
Brand approval24-72 hours
Campaign review24-48 hours
Number assignmentInstant (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

Installation

Terminal bash

openclaw install telnyx-10dlc
    
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💻Code Examples

./scripts/assign.sh +15551234567 <campaign-id>

scriptsassignsh-15551234567-campaign-id.txt
## 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):

telnyx 10dlc wizard

telnyx-10dlc-wizard.txt
## Manual Registration

### Step 1: Create Sole Proprietor Brand

telnyx 10dlc campaign get <campaign-id>

telnyx-10dlc-campaign-get-campaign-id.txt
## 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

telnyx 10dlc assignment status +15551234567

telnyx-10dlc-assignment-status-15551234567.txt
## 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 <id> --pin <code>` |
| `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 <id>` |
| `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
example.sh
# 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 <campaign-id>
example.sh
telnyx 10dlc brand create --sole-prop \
  --display-name "Your Business Name" \
  --phone +15551234567 \
  --email [email protected]
example.sh
telnyx 10dlc campaign create \
  --brand-id <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."
example.sh
telnyx 10dlc brand list
telnyx 10dlc campaign list
telnyx 10dlc assignment status +15551234567
example.sh
# Verbose output for debugging
telnyx 10dlc brand get <id> --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}'

Tags

#marketing_and-sales

Quick Info

Category E-commerce
Model Claude 3.5
Complexity One-Click
Author teamtelnyx
Last Updated 3/10/2026
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Optimized for
Claude 3.5
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