How do I find shortcode numbers?

Obtaining a short code is simply the first step in your SMS marketing journey. Once you have the code, you need the wireless carriers to approve it. The short code approval process requires an application and usually takes some time.

What is the 5 digit code from your SMS?

What Is an SMS Short Code? A short code is a 5 or 6 digit SMS number that businesses use to communicate with users who opt-in to their text message program. Users text a corresponding keyword to the short code to subscribe and receive SMS and MMS messages to their mobile phone.

Can you text a short code?

Texting an SMS short code works like texting a normal 10-digit phone number. Start a new text message. Open your iMessage app, Messages app or any messaging app you use to text. Enter the short code in the same area you’d enter a regular phone number.

How do I find out who owns a text number?

Try Googling the phone number.

1. Type your number in (123) 456-7890 format into the Google search bar. You might also type owner or user after the phone number.
2. Press ↵ Enter.
3. Review the results.

How do I get short code messages?

For most SMS marketing software providers, texting “HELP” to the short code will reset the wireless carrier associated with your mobile phone number. If you text “HELP” to the SMS short code and receive a text message response, you’re now able to receive short code messages from that short code.

How can I find out how many shortcodes are being used?

Check out the U.S. Short Code Directory, where not only can you lookup shortcodes, you can find out how each short code is being used, and even the most appropriate contact information for short code support.

How do I find the owner of a short code?

There is not a 100\% accurate and up to date list, but I have four potential ways to find the owner of a short code. Look it up on short code campaigns Customer engagement. Look it up on U.S. Short Code Directory. Do a google search for the short code. Text HELP to the short code.

What is an a short code?

A short code is a special 5 or 6 digit telephone number that’s shorter than a full phone number. Short codes are used to send and receive SMS and MMS messages to and from mobile phones.

What is an SMS Short Code lookup?

What Is a SMS Short Code Lookup? An SMS short code lookup is the process of using the US Short Code Directory’s search tool to determine information about a specific SMS short code. To lookup an SMS short code, click here. Below are two examples of a short code lookup.