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DLT registration (India SMS)

DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) registration is India's TRAI-mandated framework for commercial SMS. Businesses must register as an entity, register sender IDs (headers) and message templates on a DLT platform, and only send pre-approved content — otherwise messages are blocked.

How it works

You register your entity, header (sender ID) and each message template on a telecom DLT portal. Outbound SMS must match an approved template tied to an approved header, with consent recorded.

Why it matters

Unregistered or off-template SMS in India is rejected by operators. DLT compliance is non-optional for any business sending transactional or promotional SMS to Indian numbers.

How Autocloz handles it

Autocloz surfaces DLT requirements in the SMS flow and won't let a non-compliant India SMS attempt pass silently — it flags missing registration with a clear, actionable reason instead of failing quietly.

FAQ

Is DLT registration required for promotional SMS in India?

Yes. TRAI requires entity, header and template registration on a DLT platform for all commercial SMS. Promotional sends also respect DND (do-not-disturb) preferences and time windows.

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