SlickText Help Center

Shared Short Code

A short code is a 5 or 6 digit phone number that is used by businesses and organizations to send and receive text messages at scale. A shared short code is simply one that is used across multiple organizations. Shared codes are best in cases where you:

• Need high volume mass messaging
• Need ease of opt-in via text to join
• Want no additional short code costs
• Don't mind sharing your number with others

Dedicated Short Code

A short code is a 5 or 6 digit phone number that is used by businesses and organizations to send and receive text messages at scale. A dedicated short code is one that is used only by you or your company. Dedicated codes are best in cases where you:

• Need high volume mass messaging
• Need ease of opt-in via text to join
• Have additional budget for a short code
• Don't want to share your number with anyone

Toll-Free Phone number

A toll-free phone number is a simple 10-digit number that is not local and is text-enabled. Toll-free numbers do not support picture messaging. They are best in cases where you:

• Need medium volume mass messaging
• Need to engage in 2-way texting
• Don't want to share your number with anyone

Local Phone Number

A local phone number is a simple 10-digit number that has a local area code and is text-enabled. Most local numbers allow you send picture messages as well. Local numbers are best in cases where you:

• Need low volume mass messaging
• Need to engage in 2-way texting
• Need to send and receive picture messages
• Don't want to share your number with anyone

Text-Enable Your Landline

If you have a landline that doesn't currently support text messaging, you can enable it's ability to send and receive messages with your SlickText account. This is best in cases where you:

• Need low volume mass messaging
• Need to engage in 2-way texting
• Want to present one number for both voice and text message communications
• Don't want to share your number with anyone