Question 1

Country Specific Requirements for SMS Sender ID Registration

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Sender IDs are specific to each country. Every country has regulations with which its carriers must comply.

Q: SMS Sender ID FAQs

<h1 id="smssenderidfaqs">SMS Sender ID FAQs</h1> 1. What is a Sender ID? Sender ID is the name or number which appears on the mobile phone as the sender of a SMS (It is used to identify who’s sending the message to the recipient). Sender ID can be an alpha character, alpha-numeric name such as the name of your company. You can enter Sender ID for approval, once approved all your SMS notifications will be sent with approved sender id for you. Sender IDs are classified as one of two types. <ul> <li>Dynamic Sender Ids</li> <li>Preregistered sender IDs</li> </ul> 2. What's the difference between dynamic sender ID and preregistered sender ID? Customers can start sending messages with custom sender IDs immediately in countries that support dynamic sender ID Pre-registered Sender IDs must be approved before you can use them to start sending them under your brand name. 3. Which countries support dynamic sender ID and Which countries require a preregistered sender ID? <a href="https://shipwayconvert.crisp.help/en/article/country-specific-requirements-for-sms-sender-id-registration-1mo7ztm/?bust=1651133569287">Here</a> is the complete list of countries which have dynamic sender Ids &amp; which need Pre-registered Sender Ids Along with basic information about the company, preregistration requires document submission. <a href="https://shipwayconvert.crisp.help/en/article/country-wise-sender-id-preregistration-chart-eta-work-days-bmgsks/?bust=1651133569283">Click here</a> for a list of countries with time details required for preregis

For certain countries, sender IDs are dynamic, meaning that they don't require preregistration with those countries' carriers.
For other countries, sender IDs do require preregistration with carriers.

What are the prerequisites and restrictions for registering a SMS sender ID?

You must have The ConvertWay's Premium plan account in good standing. Sender ID registration is not available to customers on a pay as you go model.
A sender ID must be between 6 and 11 characters in length, depending on the country.
A sender ID cannot contain spaces or hyphens.
A sender ID cannot be registered for promotional messages.

What countries requires sender ID preregistration?

Sender ID registration is recommended, but not mandatory, for the following countries. Messages will be delivered with a generic sender ID, such as "SMS" or "INFO," if no custom sender ID is preregistered.

Egypt, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Nicaragua, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Cuba

List of ETAs for sender id pre-registration

What countries do not require sender ID preregistration(Dynamic SMS Sender Ids)?

Alphanumeric sender IDs are dynami

Question 2

Get your own WhatsApp number guide & info

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${color}[#1217ab](Process for Apply for Whatsapp Business API account via The ConvertWay)

${color}[#0703fc](1. Overview of the entire process)

Go to Settings >> Whatsapp Business Account

Step 1.1 - Setup and Verify Facebook Business Account Manager In order to setup Whatsapp Business Account, you need to first create and verify your Facebook Business Manager Account. Follow the steps: a. If you don’t have a Facebook Business Manager Account, you can Create One here. b. If you already have a Facebook Business Manager Account, Go here to get it Verified. c. Once verified you will see a ${color}[#00ff40](Green Tick) and Verified written as shown.

Green Tick on Facebook Manager Page

d. You need to take a Screenshot of the Verified Facebook Business Manager Account Info as shown below and upload it in the input fields in app.

Required Screenshot of Facebook Business Manager

Step 1.2 - Provide business details Fill the short application form add Brand name & phone number (not previously registered on WhatsApp cannot be changed once appro

Question 3

Sender id Registration Process(DLT) for Sending SMS to India

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated all entities that want to send SMS to register their organizations, headers, and templates along with required consent information, on distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms to curb unsolicited commercial communication (UCC).

Here's how to do that: Step 1 — Get unique Entity ID Register on any of the DLT platforms below by filling in the required information to get a temporary ID. After verification of your documents, the operator will provide you with a unique Entity ID.

Note:

In order to start sending SMS campaigns via own sender ID you need to have the following

DLT registration (Entity Number)

**1. DLT Registration - you need to have a DLT registration , which is provided by network provider ** VI –https://www.vilpower.in/signup/ Airtel – https://dltconnect.airtel.in/signup/ Reliance Jio – https://trueconnect.jio.com/#/home/entity-registration

According to customer feedback so far, Jio seems to have a shorter and easier registration process than the others.

U need to register as:-

Enterprise / principal Entity – A commercial business (individual or company) dealing with products or services, who would like to communicate with their customers through SMS or voice.

2. Add Header or Sender ID

Header is a unique combination of six characters representing the brand or company name of the message sender. Header w

Question 4

SMS Sender ID FAQs

Accepted Answer

SMS Sender ID FAQs

1. What is a Sender ID?

Sender ID is the name or number which appears on the mobile phone as the sender of a SMS (It is used to identify who’s sending the message to the recipient). Sender ID can be an alpha character, alpha-numeric name such as the name of your company. You can enter Sender ID for approval, once approved all your SMS notifications will be sent with approved sender id for you.

Sender IDs are classified as one of two types.

Dynamic Sender Ids
Preregistered sender IDs

2. What's the difference between dynamic sender ID and preregistered sender ID?

Customers can start sending messages with custom sender IDs immediately in countries that support dynamic sender ID Pre-registered Sender IDs must be approved before you can use them to start sending them under your brand name.

3. Which countries support dynamic sender ID and Which countries require a preregistered sender ID?

Here is the complete list of countries which have dynamic sender Ids & which need Pre-registered Sender Ids

Along with basic information about the company, preregistration requires document submission. Click here for a list of countries with time details required for preregis

Question 5

Enable SMS subscribers in Shopify

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Follow these steps to capture subscriptions during checkout:

Prerequisite Ensure you have updated policies in your shopify account Shopify Admin → Settings → Policies and insert the full compliance text in the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy sections from the button link below.

**You are all set to add opt In at Check out **

${color}[#1303fc](Step 1). Go to Shopify Settings and click on Checkout where you will be able to edit your checkout process as shown in below image .

Shopify Checkout Process

Step 2 In consent to marketing section select check box - SMS Marketing & Save .

Enable Consent for Marketing

Step 3 Set Checkout settings in Shopify , Online Store → Themes → Actions → Edit Languages → Checkout & System.

Steps to reach Checkout & System (a)

Steps to reach Checkout & System (b)

Step 4 Type SMS & search as shown in image You need to update the following fields shown in image

4.1 Accept checkout SMS label 4.2 Checkout Marketing SMS Disclaimer

Add the above fields of Checkout & System

A. P

Question 6

Country wise Sender ID Preregistration chart ETA (work days)

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Here is the list of country wise list of ETA and Docs required for SMS sender ID registration:-

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Country Wise Documents Required for Pre-Resgistrations of Sender Ids

This information is subject to change per country, carrier, and end operator regulations.

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