TCR Onboarding Guide
Get your first campaign approved and messaging within 48 hours with our step-by-step process
Your 48-Hour Onboarding Timeline
Document Preparation
Gather required business documentation and prepare your brand information for TCR registration.
- Business registration documents
- EIN/Tax ID verification
- DUNS number acquisition (optional but recommended)
- Sample message content preparation
Brand Registration
Submit your brand registration to TCR with optimized information for maximum trust score.
- Complete brand registration form
- Submit for TCR verification
- Monitor approval status
- Receive trust score assignment
Campaign Configuration
Create and optimize your campaign registration with appropriate use case selection and content examples.
- Select optimal use case category
- Define opt-in process clearly
- Submit sample message content
- Configure carrier settings
Launch & Validation
Launch your approved campaign and validate message delivery across all major carriers.
- Receive campaign approval notification
- Configure messaging platform integration
- Send test messages to validate delivery
- Monitor throughput and delivery rates
Pre-Registration Checklist
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Legal Business Name: Exact name as registered with state/federal authorities
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EIN/Tax ID Number: Federal employer identification number
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Business Address: Physical address (no P.O. boxes)
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Business Type: Corporation, LLC, Partnership, etc.
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DUNS Number: Optional but recommended for higher trust score
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Primary Contact: Authorized representative name and title
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Business Phone: Main business line (no personal numbers)
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Business Email: Professional email address
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Website URL: Active business website with matching business info
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Use Case Selection: Marketing, Customer Care, 2FA, or Mixed
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Sample Messages: 3-5 realistic examples of actual message content
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Opt-In Process: Clear description of how customers consent
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TCPA Compliance: Opt-out mechanism and frequency disclosure
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Content Review: Messages comply with CTIA guidelines (no SHAFT content)
Ensure all business information is consistent across TCR registration, your website, and public business records. Mismatches are the leading cause of registration delays and rejections.
Required Documents
Trust Score Optimization
Maximize your trust score for faster approvals and higher throughput limits by following these optimization strategies.
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Obtain DUNS Number: Adds 10-15 points through enhanced business verification
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Age Domain: Use business domain registered 6+ months ago
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Build Online Presence: Maintain 4+ star average on review platforms
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Professional Website: Complete business information and privacy policy
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Conservative Use Case: Start with customer care or 2FA before marketing
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