> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs-old.aisync.link/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Brand 

> Complete guide to establishing your business identity for compliant A2P messaging with comprehensive brand registration, verification, and management

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# 🏷️ 10DLC Brand Registration & Management

Establish your business identity for compliant Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging by registering and managing your 10DLC brand with wireless carriers. The brand dashboard gives you a centralized interface to review and manage all your brands, as illustrated below.

### 📋 Brand Listing Table

The table lets you view, sort, and manage all registered brands. The columns you will find are:

| Column | Description | Example/Values |
| - | - | - |
| **Brand Alias** | Custom name you assign to your brand | GROWBRAND |
| **Provider** | Messaging provider associated with the brand | TWILIO |
| **Profile** | Linked 10DLC Profile or company registration | Company-Dawn459A |
| **Brand Type** | Brand level determined by profile/provider | STANDARD, PREMIUM, etc. |
| **Registration Status** | Current approval status | PENDING, PROCESSED, APPROVED |

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Registration" icon="rocket">
    Register a new brand quickly via the “Register Brand” button — guided process ensures speed and accuracy.
  </Card>

  <Card title="One-Click Actions" icon="trash">
    Instantly delete brands or update their status using the action buttons.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## ❓ What is a 10DLC Brand?

A 10DLC Brand is your business's verified digital identity within the messaging ecosystem. Think of it as your "business license" for professional SMS messaging. It represents:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Business Identity" icon="building">
    Your legal company information, cross-verified with state business registries and federal databases
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trust Score" icon="star">
    Carrier-verified reputation (0-100 scale) affecting message deliverability, sending volume limits, and filtering bypass
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compliance Profile" icon="shield">
    Regulatory standing ensuring adherence to TCPA, CAN-SPAM, and carrier-specific messaging guidelines
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  **Why Brand Registration Matters:** Unregistered messaging can result in 70%+ delivery failures, automatic spam filtering, and potential number blocking. Registered brands see 95%+ delivery rates and can send up to 100,000+ messages daily.
</Info>

## 📝 Brand Registration Process

### ⚡ Quick Registration Form

The brand registration process has been streamlined to focus on essential information required for carrier approval. The simplified form reduces registration time while maintaining compliance requirements.

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| Field | Description | Requirements | Impact |
| - | - | - | - |
| **Provider**\* | Select your messaging provider | Required, choose from supported list | Determines routing and approval workflow |
| **Profile**\* | Link to approved 10DLC Profile | Required, select from available | Sets business verification and eligibility |
| **Brand Alias**\* | Unique brand identifier | Required, unique, 2–50 characters | Used for identification and reporting |
| **Brand Type** | Brand classification (read-only) | Auto-populated from profile/provider | Affects messaging features and throughput |

<Info>
  **All fields marked with (\*) are mandatory and must be completed to enable form submission. Real-time validation prevents errors before you submit.**
</Info>

<Warning>
  **Important:** "Brand Type" is automatically determined by your selected profile and provider. If no profiles are available, first create one at [Setup → 10DLC → Profile](/setup/10dlc/profile).
</Warning>

### ▶️ Registration Steps

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Step 1: Choose Provider & Profile" icon="user-circle">
    Select your messaging provider and an approved 10DLC profile. These choices determine how your brand is routed and which brand types are available.

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Provider Selection" icon="building">
        * Choose from supported SMS providers<br />
        * Ensures correct carrier routing<br />
        * Required for approval by downstream networks
      </Card>

      <Card title="Profile Requirements" icon="check-circle">
        * Business and contact info fully verified<br />
        * Address confirmed and compliant<br />
        * Profile must be in "Approved" status
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Tip>
      If you do not see your desired profile, create one under [Setup → 10DLC → Profile](/setup/10dlc/profile).
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 2: Enter Brand Alias" icon="tag">
    Choose your Brand Alias (public brand identifier):

    | Requirement | Description | Example |
    | - | - | - |
    | **Length** | 2-50 characters | `MyCompany` |
    | **Uniqueness** | Cannot duplicate an existing brand | `Acme2024` |
    | **Characters** | Letters, numbers, spaces, hyphens allowed | `Acme-Tech LLC` |
    | **Permanent** | Cannot change after registration | |

    <Tip>
      * Use your full company name or common abbreviation<br />
      * Avoid unsupported characters or emoji<br />
      * Be clear, professional, and recognizable for end users
    </Tip>

    <Warning>
      Brand Alias is permanent after submission and cannot be edited later.
    </Warning>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Step 3: Review & Submit" icon="check-circle">
    Review your selections. "Brand Type" is read-only and set automatically.

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Pre-Submission Checks" icon="shield-check">
        **Before submitting, the system will verify:**

        * All required fields are filled
        * Brand alias is unique to your account
        * Profile is in "Approved" status
        * Necessary business info is complete
      </Card>

      <Card title="Submission & Validation" icon="rocket">
        * Form cannot be submitted until all validations pass<br />
        * After clicking Submit, your application enters the carrier queue<br />
        * Status updates and notifications are sent in real time
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Info>
      If you see "Please fill required fields!" double-check the Brand Alias, Provider, and Profile selections before submitting.
    </Info>

    <Tip>
      A successful registration appears instantly in your brand list, with status "Processing" until carrier review is complete.
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>


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