Sender ID
A sender ID is a unique identifier used in messaging to let recipients know who the sender is, enhancing message authenticity and brand recognition. It's particularly useful in SMS communications for various purposes, including business verification, brand promotion, and competition facilitation.
Utilizing Sender IDs for Various Purposes
Business Verification:Companies can send verification codes via bulk SMS using a specific sender ID, which customers then use to confirm their identity or subscription.
Brand Awareness:A unique sender ID associated with your brand can be used for text marketing, making your messages instantly recognizable.
Competition Management:Custom sender IDs allow businesses to run SMS-based competitions, inviting customers to participate by responding to messages sent from a recognizable ID.
Generating a Sender ID with SMSgic
SMSgic offers multiple types of sender IDs, including short codes, long codes, and alphanumeric IDs, catering to different messaging needs:
Short Codes:For use with high-volume or marketing campaigns, requiring an application and approval process.
Long Codes:Purchasable virtual mobile numbers that serve as the sender ID for messages.
Alphanumeric IDs:Customizable sender IDs that can reflect your brand name, subject to approval and assignment by SMSgic.
Alphanumeric IDs vs. Short Codes
While alphanumeric sender IDs provide an opportunity to brand your messages with up to 11 characters, short codes offer a concise, easily memorable number for high-volume messaging campaigns.
Setting Up a Custom Sender ID with SMSgic
To establish a custom sender ID on SMSgic platform, users must submit their preferred ID for registration. Following a review and whitelisting process, the ID becomes usable, though availability and regulations may vary by country.
This process underscores the importance of sender IDs in distinguishing business communications, enhancing message security, and improving user engagement through direct and personalized interaction.