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What is A2P 10DLC registration and why it matters for business texting

If you send business text messages to US numbers, carriers expect your brand and campaign to be registered first.

GoHighLevel (GHL) Virtual Assistant · 2 min read · Updated 2026-10-30
What is A2P 10DLC registration and why it matters for business texting

Key takeaways

  • What it means
  • Why unregistered texts fail
  • What you need

What it means

A2P 10DLC is the carrier framework for application-to-person texting over standard 10-digit local numbers. You register your business and describe what you send.

Why unregistered texts fail

Carriers can filter or block messages from unregistered traffic, so follow-ups and reminders may never reach your customers.

What you need

Expect to provide accurate business details, a clear campaign description, sample messages and a website with a privacy policy and opt-in language.

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Yes. We support agencies that manage many sub-accounts as well as single businesses running their own account.

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