This guide walks you through every step you need to take to go from “just signed up” to “sending your first compliant campaign” - typically in 2–3 business days.Documentation Index
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2–3 days
Typical end-to-end setup time per brand.
5 steps
Account setup → 10DLC → Contacts → First project → Monitoring.
$129.50
Per-brand initial setup cost (95 + $30 first 3 months).
The five steps
Account Setup & Organization Profile
Configure your organization details, invite teammates with role-based permissions, set your timezone and notification preferences, and add a billing method with optional auto-recharge. Estimated time: 10–15 minutes. Walk through Step 1 →
10DLC Brand & Campaign Registration
Register each candidate/campaign as a brand with The Campaign Registry, vet with Campaign Verify, create your first campaign under that brand, and provision phone numbers. Estimated time: 2–3 business days per brand. Walk through Step 2 →
Upload & Organize Contacts
Import voter lists via CSV, run carrier lookup to filter landlines, create segments for targeted messaging, and clean up opt-out lists. Estimated time: 15–30 minutes. Walk through Step 3 →
Create Your First Messaging Project
Build a project, compose with personalization merge fields, add MMS media if desired, set up quick replies, run test sends, and queue for delivery. Estimated time: 20–30 minutes. Walk through Step 4 →
Monitor, Engage, and Optimize
Watch live delivery and reply metrics, respond to conversations, manage opt-outs, analyze performance, and iterate on what works. Estimated time: Ongoing. Walk through Step 5 →
Other resources
Help Center & FAQ
Common questions and best practices.
Compliance Guide
TCPA, CTIA, 10DLC, and Campaign Verify in depth.
API Reference
REST endpoints, webhooks, and authentication.