Choosing a category

The category is permanent, so decide it before you register.

If your message is...Use
A one-time code to verify identity or secure accessAuthentication
About a transaction the user made (receipt, order, booking, delivery)Transactional
Part of ongoing support, a helpdesk reply, or an appointment taskService
Marketing, an offer or a campaignPromotional

Tips

  • Pick the most restrictive and accurate category for the use case.
  • Do not mix intents. A transactional message with an upsell makes it promotional.
  • If you send more than one kind of message, use a separate sender for each.
  • Pick an industry that reflects your core business, not the campaign.

See Categories for full definitions.


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