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title: SMS Sender Registration
description: Register, manage, and configure sender IDs to ensure successful and compliant SMS delivery
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# SMS Sender Registration

## Register, manage, and configure sender IDs to ensure successful and compliant SMS delivery

#### Overview

SMS sender registration is an essential step in setting up SMS communication through the CDP. Whether you're sending one-time ticket reminders, promotional offers, or automated campaign flows, having a verified and recognizable sender ID ensures delivery, compliance, and supporter trust.

The CDP supports both **numeric** and **alphanumeric** sender IDs. You can register **multiple senders** within your account and assign different sender profiles to different use cases—such as separating transactional messaging from marketing or using different IDs for different departments or regions.  
![Screenshot 2025-05-31 at 20.47.58](https://help.datatalks.se/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-31%20at%2020.47.58.jpg?width=670&height=166&name=Screenshot%202025-05-31%20at%2020.47.58.jpg)

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#### Sender Types

### 1. **Alphanumeric Senders**

- Alphanumeric sender IDs are custom names made up of letters and numbers (e.g. *YourClubFC*).
- These are often used for **branding purposes**, as the sender name appears clearly to the supporter.
- Note: Alphanumeric senders **cannot receive replies**—they are **one-way only**.
- Note: Alphanumeric senders can be maximum 11 character long
  
  Alphanumeric senders can be registered directly in the CDP under [Admin / SMS Sendout.](https://app.datatalks.se/admin/smssendout)

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### 2. **Numeric Senders (Virtual Numbers)**

- Numeric sender IDs use standard phone numbers (e.g. *+46701234567*).
- These allow for **two-way SMS**, meaning supporters can reply to your messages and those can be accessed in the CDP.
- Ideal for **interactive campaigns**, customer support, or opt-out flows.

If you do not have a numeric sender already, **Data Talks can assist you in purchasing and registering virtual numbers**, tailored to the country and use case you're targeting. When configuring a Numeric Sender, you need to **get in contact with your Customer Success Manager.**

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#### Managing Multiple Senders

You can register and manage multiple senders within your CDP account. This enables you to:

- Separate marketing from service communications
- Use language- or region-specific sender IDs
- Customize the experience per audience segment

When sending SMS messages from the campaign builder, you'll be able to select the appropriate sender for each message or flow.

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#### Sender Registration Process

1. **Decide on sender type(s):**
   
     - Alphanumeric for branding
     - Numeric for two-way communication
2. **Register Sender in CDP and/or Contact your Customer Success Manager:**
   
     - For registering alphanumeric senders, submit the maximum 11 character sender on the [SMS Sendout Admin page](https://app.datatalks.se/admin/smssendout).
     - For numeric senders, Data Talks will guide you through the purchase and provisioning of a virtual number.
3. **Provisioning & Compliance:**
   
     - In some countries, sender registration requires regulatory approval which may take up to 2-3 weeks (e.g.: US, UK, Australia).
     - Data Talks will handle this process and may require additional business information to submit the registration form. Your Customer Success Manager will notify you when the sender is approved.
4. **Assign Senders in Campaign Builder:**
   
     - Once registered, your sender IDs will appear in the dropdown menu inside the [SMS message builder](https://app.datatalks.se/smssendout).  
       ![Screenshot 2025-05-31 at 20.56.41](https://help.datatalks.se/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-31%20at%2020.56.41.jpg?width=670&height=256&name=Screenshot%202025-05-31%20at%2020.56.41.jpg)

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#### Best Practices

- Use clear sender names for transparency and trust.
- Reserve numeric senders for cases where replies are expected or necessary.
- Clearly distinguish marketing from transactional messages by using different sender IDs.
- Always comply with local SMS regulations and opt-out requirements.

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#### Need Help?

If you're unsure which type of sender to use or need help registering a new sender, reach out to your Customer Success Manager via the in-app Chatbot. We're here to make your SMS setup smooth and effective.

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