Short Codes

A short code is a 5 or 6 digit number that can receive text messages. Once you obtain the actual short code, it needs to be connected to the U.S. carriers. The Common Short Code Administration (CSCA) handles the registration of the actual number. This ensures that your short code works across each of the carriers that are supported by the administration.

When registering a short code, you can either choose to have a random one assigned, or you can choose your own. Companies that usually choose their own do it so that the short code spells something on the phone keypad that is easy to remember.  The CSCA charges a monthly registration fee which you pay directly to them. This fee is either $500 per month for a random code, or $1,000 per month for a vanity code.

With Mobivity, you can instantly be set up on one of our short codes, or we can get you your own. In either case you get access to our easy to use mobile marketing and SMS platform.

If you choose to use your own short code, we help you every step of the way from setup to certification. It usually takes from 6 to 8 weeks to get your own short code set up.

If you would like more information about obtaining your own short code, please give us a call at 888-808-6274 and we will be glad to assist you.

If you would like to be set up on our short code instantly, or want access to our sms gateway, choose a keyword below and get started right now!