How long does phone number (A2P) registration take?

Your texting number needs an approved sending route before Simple Downline can send texts. What happens during setup depends on the business type you selected.

Who handles it

Eligible sole proprietors use Simple Downline's approved shared sending route and can proceed after setup. Business or EIN registrations may need a separate carrier review. Those accounts cannot send campaign texts until their registration is eligible. Review times vary; the status screen shows when your registration is still pending.

Why it can take longer

If a registration fails or needs more information, support can check the status and tell you what to correct. Approval is controlled by the carrier review process, so an exact date cannot be promised.

What to do while you wait

You can finish setup and review your campaigns while business registration is pending. Simple Downline skips campaign texts when the sending route is not yet eligible. A missed scheduled send is not guaranteed to replay automatically after approval. Once approval is confirmed, check More → Sends for completed activity and contact support about a missed campaign or date.

If registration has been pending for more than a week, contact support for a status check.