What It Does
The SMS Template Library returns message templates for a chosen category, personalized with your business name. Each template carries its TCR use case and character count so it can be used as a registration sample or a production message.
Templates are written to the patterns carriers expect: the brand name at the start, a clear purpose that matches the use case, and opt-out language where required.
Who It Is For
- Businesses writing sample messages for a first TCR campaign
- Agencies that need a consistent starting point across clients
- Teams replacing samples after a rejection
Inputs
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
category | string | Optional | all, marketing, transactional, authentication or appointment. |
businessName | string | Optional | Business name used to personalize templates. |
Outputs
- Category and business name
- Template count
- Templates, each with name, text, TCR use case and character count
Worked Example
From the MyTCRPlus API documentation. The request is sent to POST /v1/tools/template-library; the web tool in the Compliance Suite takes the same inputs.
Request
{
"category": "marketing",
"businessName": "Acme Corp"
}Response (200 OK)
{
"success": true,
"tool": "template-library",
"results": {
"category": "marketing",
"businessName": "Acme Corp",
"templateCount": 2,
"templates": [
{
"name": "Promotional Sale",
"template": "Acme Corp: Flash Sale! Get 20% off...",
"useCase": "MARKETING",
"charCount": 145
}
]
}
}Cost
1 token per request. Tokens are bought once, work across all MyTCRPlus tools, and never expire. There is no subscription, and a daily free token is available. Tokens cost $0.50 to $0.90 each, depending on pack size.
How to Run It
- Open the SMS Template Library in the Compliance Suite and sign in, or create an account.
- Enter the inputs listed above and run the tool. One token is deducted per run unless noted under Cost.
- For automation, call
POST /v1/tools/template-libraryonhttps://api.mytcrplus.com/v1with a JWT bearer token. See the API documentation.
FAQ
Can I submit these templates as TCR sample messages?
Yes, once they describe your actual traffic. Samples must match the use case and the messages you will really send, including your registered brand name.
Which categories are available?
Marketing, transactional, authentication and appointment, or all categories at once.
Do the templates include opt-out language?
Templates follow carrier sample conventions, including the brand name and opt-out language where the use case requires it. Validate final copy with the SMS Message Validator.
How much does it cost?
One token per request. Tokens are bought once and do not expire.
Is there an API endpoint?
Yes. POST /v1/tools/template-library on the MyTCRPlus REST API.
Related Guides
Disclaimer
MyTCRPlus provides tools and templates to support compliance efforts but does not provide legal advice. MyTCRPlus is not a Campaign Service Provider and does not file registrations or send messages. Carrier approval, filtering and throughput remain at the discretion of TCR, the Direct Connect Aggregators and the carriers.
MYTCRPLUS.com is not affiliated with The Campaign Registry. TCR and The Campaign Registry are trademarks owned by The Campaign Registry. The use of TCR is nominative use only.