TRAI (TCCCPR 2018) has mandated all businesses that want to send SMS to register their business, headers (sender IDs), content templates, and consent templates on any of the DLT platforms.
Please note that all steps in the DLT registration process must be completed to send SMS.
DLT Registration: Business Entity Registration
Registration Process on DLT Platforms
Register on any of the DLT platforms below by filling in the required information and document.
Post receiving Entity ID/Registration ID, please add it in your GETIT SMS account:
Log in to your GETIT SMS account > Your Profile > Entity ID/Registration ID.
Guide – Trueconnect Jio DLT Registration
Note:
- According to customer feedback so far, Videocon and Jio seem to have an easier registration process.
- For Videocon DLT platform only: You can check approval status of your application, headers on Videcon DLT platform:
Open https://smartping.live/entity/particular > Click on the option required and click Next > Enter Entity Reference ID and click Submit > Insert OTP received on Mobile and Click Submit > Pending Status > Get Token and Verify.
Add Entity ID/Registration ID in your GETIT SMS Account
Post receiving Entity ID/Registration ID, please add it in your GETIT SMS account: Log in to your GETIT SMS account > Your Profile > Entity ID/Registration ID.
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DLT Registration: Header (Sender ID) Registration
Registration Process on DLT Platforms
There are 2 types of Headers to choose from in DLT platforms. Please view below the registration process for each of the headers:
- Others (for SMS such as OTPs, alerts, etc.):
Add your preferred 6-character alpha headers (sender ID) in the text box > Justify the chosen headers in the description box and/or by attaching a supporting document
- Promotional (for SMS such as offers, discounts, etc.):
Add your preferred 6-digit numeric headers (sender ID) in ‘Find your Header’ text box > Select your category/industry type from the drop-down > Justify the chosen headers in the description box and/or by attaching a supporting document
Note for header type ‘Others’:
- Headers (Sender names) are case-sensitive i.e. ABCDEF and abcdef are two different sender names and can be registered separately.
- The Header selected should match your entity name. If the header name is different:
- For Videocon: Please attach a document/image showing the website link, trademark certificate or any other document/image proving the relation between your entity name and your requested header.
- For VIL/BSNL: Please mention the website link, trademark certificate or any other reference proving the relation between your entity name and your requested header. Also, mention your mobile number in the description to facilitate a call back by the DLT support team for any clarifications.
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Add DLT-approved Headers in your GetItSMS Account
After your headers are approved in DLT platforms, please email a screenshot of your DLT account displaying the approved headers to support@getitsms.com
Please note that your account will be configured with your DLT-approved headers only after you share them with us.
Content and Consent Template Registration
Registration Process on DLT Platforms
For Videocon DLT Platform
Content Template Registration
- Select Template > Add New Template
- Add a Template Name
- Choose Communication type as SMS
- Choose the Template type of communication – Promotional / Service Implicit / Service Explicit / Transactional. Know more here
- Select Consent Template from the drop-down list (Optional)
- Select a Content Category from the drop-down list (Only for Promotional and Service Explicit type)
- Search and select all Headers that you would want to use with this template
- Add the template content in the ‘template content’ text box > Get and enter OTP > Click ‘Submit’
Consent Template Registration
- Select Consent Template > Add New Consent Template
- Add a Consent Template Name
- Add Scope of Consent
- Get and enter OTP > Click Submit
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For Jio DLT Platform
Content Template Registration
- Select Template > Content Template Registration
- Choose the Template type of communication – Promotional / Transactional / Service Inferred / Service Explicit.Know more here.
- Choose template type as SMS
- Select a Category from the drop-down list (Only for Promotional and Service Explicit type)
- Select Consent ID from the drop-down list (Optional)
- Search and select all Headers that you would want to use with this template
- Add the template content in the ‘template content’ text box and click Submit
- Currently, Jio DLT supports templates in English language only
Consent Template Registration
- Select Template > Consent Registration
- Add a template name and your brand name
- Add ‘Template Consent’
For VILPOWER/BSNL DLT Platform
Content Template Registration
- Select Template > Content Template > Add
- Choose the Template type – Promotional / Service Implicit / Service Explicit / Transactional.Know more here.
- Select a Category from the drop-down list (Only for Promotional/Service Explicit Category)
- Search and select all Headers that you would want to use with this template
- Select Consent Template from the drop-down list (Optional)
- Add a Template Name and select the template message type – Text/Unicode
- Add the template content in the ‘template content’ text box and click ‘Save’
Consent Template Registration
- Select Template > Consent Templates > Add
- Add a Template Name and your Brand Name
- Add ‘Scope of Consent’
Note:
- Choosing template type – For SMS such as OTPs, order confirmations, alerts, service updates etc, select “Service Implicit/Service Inferred”. ‘Transactional’ category templates are reserved for banks only.
- You can select multiple headers for a template. Ensure all headers that are required for the template are selected during the creation of the content template.
- According to new guidelines shared by operators, all content templates must include your brand name/complete business name/trademark in the message footer. See how to add brand names to your templates.
Adding and Using Templates in GET IT SMS
Creating Templates in GET IT SMS
- While intersecting with the website you will see the “Login Now” option, click on it and you will be directed to the login page. Now fill in your details user name and password or users can register themselves by clicking on the “Register New”.
- After filling in the details the users will be redirected to the new window as followed below. Here you will be able to see all your activities like tickets history, SMS success history and more.
- The users have to create a template here before sending any SMS. Now click on the file under your name click “update profile”. You will have a new window containing all your details. Drag your mouse to the bottom, fill in your “Entity ID” and click update.
- After updating, click on “Bulk SMS” under this click on “Send Quick SMS”. you will see another new window and this will be containing your created template.
- Fill in the recipient’s mobile number and other associated details and write the messenger that you want to send.
Sending templates via UI
- Under the send tab click ‘Send Text Messages’
- Select the group or individual contacts that you want to receive your message
- Select the registered template from the ‘Templates’ dropdown
- Select the required sender ID (headers) from the dropdown
- Fill any restricted template items which appear as text boxes.Know more here
- Click ‘Send Message’ to send the message
Frequently Asked Questions
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