Understand SMS Sending Codes

When referring to SMS sending codes, there are a few different types that can be used to send an SMS campaign. Learn more about each of the types below.

  • Toll-free Code: This is a free to use phone number beginning with an 800 prefix that is used to send and receive messages (for example, 1-800-123-SHOP).
  • Short Code (not available for pilot): A five or six digit phone number used to send and receive SMS messages (for example, 12345). In Bluecore, all short codes are dedicated for every brand. Therefore, you can choose a memorable numerical combination. Short codes are best used for businesses that want to send a large volume of messages to their customers.
  • A2P 10DLC (not available for pilot): New standard 10 digit number with better deliverability, lower filtering risk, and improved compliance over SMS long codes. These are also lower cost compared to short codes.

Acquire a sending code

To get started with Bluecore SMS, the first step is to get a sending code to send SMS through. In order to get your program up and running quickly, you will start with a high throughput toll-free code. Get a high throughput toll-free number by following the below steps.

  1. Navigate to the data icon on the left-hand navigation.
  2. Go to Integrations.
  3. Select the Bluecore SMS Integration.
  4. Click the Campaign sub-tab.
  5. Click Add Toll-Free Number.
  6. Then, select a random number, specific number, or a vanity number.
    1. Random Number: Use the button in the pop-up to generate a random phone number to send SMS messages.
    2. Specific Number: Use the search box to search for a specific number. If the number is available, it can be added to use to send SMS messages.
    3. Vanity Number: Use the search box to search for a specific combination of numbers and 7 letters or less (for example, 1-800-123-SHOP). If the number is available, it can be added to use to send SMS messages.
  7. After you’ve selected a number, click Add Number on the pop-up.

This high throughput toll-free number is available immediately to begin sending messages through. Next, set up any sending code-level SMS settings.