Dedicated short codes and long codes for two-way SMS at scale, for businesses that need their own number rather than a shared one.
Numbers
02Live example
This is what short & long code looks like when it lands on a customer’s phone.
Reply YES to 56070 to confirm your subscription, or STOP to opt out.
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03The API call
One request. Copy it, drop in your key, and send.
curl https://api.msgbridge.in/v1/numbers/codes \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \ -d type="short_code" \ -d use_case="two_way_subscription"04When to use it
- Two-way SMS subscriptions and confirmations
- Voting, contests and audience engagement
- High-volume alerting where a dedicated identity matters
- Keyword-based opt-in campaigns
05What's required
- Use-case approval from the relevant registrySubject to regulator and operator queues — timelines vary
- DLT entity and template registrationRuns in parallel with code provisioning
06How to go live
Share your use case
Short codes are allocated by use case, so we need the keyword and flow up front.
Submit for approval
The application goes through the relevant registry and operator review.
Configure and launch
Once approved, we wire the code into your two-way SMS flow.
08FAQ
This sits in a regulator and operator queue outside our control, so timelines vary; we'll give you the current estimate when you apply.
A short code is a memorable 5-6 digit number typically used for high-volume, keyword-based campaigns; a long code looks like a regular mobile number and suits lower-volume two-way conversations.
This page is still being confirmed with our platform partner — reach out for the latest availability and terms.
Short and long codes are generally tied to the term of the agreement they were provisioned under; ask your account contact about portability.
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