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Sender ID

The name or number displayed to the SMS recipient. Some countries require sender ID registration before businesses can send messages.

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Sender ID is the from-field that SMS recipients see when they receive a message. It can be a phone number, short code, or alphanumeric string (like a company name).

Sender ID Types

  • Phone number — your actual number (most trusted)
  • Short code — 5-6 digit number (expensive, for high volume)
  • Alphanumeric — company name like "MYBANK" (not available in US)

MySMSGate Approach

With MySMSGate, the sender ID is always your own phone number — the one on your SIM card. Recipients see a real number they can call back or reply to. No registration needed.

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