MAJOR update—the mobile carriers have approved our short code: 77411.
We have tested and implemented it in our system.
Note: The use of the short code requires a signature. A signature lets recipients know who the message is from, provides a number to reply to, and allows them the chance to “opt out” of receiving future messages from you. This signature cannot be removed. The characters for this signature are included in the total character count for your message.
Here’s how you can use our short code:
- Send bulk messages in both the legacy inbox and the new HUB—MMS or SMS.
- Select a signature (required) when sending messages.
- Reprocess failed messages to increase the deliverability.
- Use the short code as the “from” number in Automated Message Campaigns
You can’t:
- Use this with keywords (coming soon!).
- Apply it to campaigns except for Automated Message Campaigns.
- Use it outside of US marketing.
Why a short code?
- We were responding to the rapid and sporadic changes with carriers in the US about filtering.
- It’s the best option (speed and deliverability) when sending large bulk messages—though we do offer secondary numbers for a less spammy feel.
- Also read about the pros and cons of using a shortcode: SMS text messaging, short and long codes explored
About the author
Anne Heath
Anne is a stay at home Mom and also volunteers at her kids’ schools and her church in her spare time. Her hobbies include weightlifting, crafting, photography and coffee consumption! She found PastorsLine through a CCB-recommended webinar while volunteering to help the assimilations pastor and fell in love with it almost instantly. She started implementing PastorsLine to help their church grow and also get their existing members and new families more connected and plugged into the church.