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Registering your business for text messages (A2P 10DLC)
Registering your business for text messages (A2P 10DLC)
Learn about registering for A2P 10DLC to keep your Workiz numbers compliant with the latest carrier standards.
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Written by Kristian
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In this article, you will learn how to register for 10DLC to keep your business compliant with the latest text messaging standards in the US.

What is A2P 10DLC?

A2P 10DLC is a new, standardized system in the US that allows businesses to send Application-to-Person (A2P) messages to consumers using a standard 10-digit long code (10DLC) phone number.

This includes businesses who use Workiz Phone to communicate with clients via text message.

Why do I need to register?

In 2022, major carriers across the US (e.g., T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) adopted A2P 10DLC, which impacts the way businesses can send messages to consumers. These changes apply to companies using a software service for business messaging such as Workiz Phone.

These changes are beyond Workiz’s control and are ultimately designed to protect consumers from receiving potentially unwanted, spam-like messages.

All businesses who wish to continue using Workiz Phone to text customers without interruption will need to register for A2P 10DLC. If you do not register your business, your outbound messages will undergo third-party filtering that may drastically reduce the number of outbound messages that are received.

IMPORTANT: The deadline to register is March 31, 2023. If you do not register your phone before the deadline, you will no longer be able to send text messages using Workiz Phone.

We strongly recommend that you register as soon as possible.

To learn more about 10DLC, please see this article.

How do I register?

Registering for 10DLC takes just a few minutes.

Tip: To help with your registration process, we recommend having an official tax document, such as your SS-4, nearby.

  1. Open the Calls page

  2. If not prompted with the Phone system registration side pane, select Finish phone system registration at the top of the page

  3. Complete the Phone system registration fields:

    1. Account name: Enter your business name as it appears on official tax documents

    2. First and last name: Enter your first and last name as it appears on official tax documents

    3. Phone number: Enter your business phone number

    4. EIN or DUNS: Select the type of business identifier you want to provide

    5. Business number: Enter your EIN or DUNS as it appears on official tax documents

    6. Business address: Enter your full business address as it appears on official tax documents

    7. Website (optional): Enter your business website URL

How long does it take to get registered?

Your registration will be processed in 24–48 hours. Workiz will notify you via email if your registration is approved.

What should I do if I get rejected?

Workiz will notify you via email if your registration is rejected. If your registration request is rejected, you will need to re-submit your application.

Before submitting again, please verify that all of your information is correct. Common mistakes in 10DLC registration forms include, but are not limited to the following:

  • The business name entered does not match the one on your tax documents

  • The EIN entered does not match the one on your tax documents

  • The business address entered does not match the one on your tax documents

If you still cannot submit, please contact support for help.


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