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​ To learn more, see the sources I considered: [[1] Send & receive SMS](https://docs.retellai.com/deploy/enable-sms) [[2] A2P Setup ultra guide | Enable SMS for Your Retell Agent]() ​

### Answer To enable SMS for your verified Retell Twilio number, you need to complete the A2P application process, which includes getting approved for an SMS campaign [(1) ]() . ## Steps to Enable SMS Campaign After your business profile is approved, you need to get approved for an SMS campaign . This involves: 1. Fill out the use case and sample messages you intend to send 2. Pay the one-time application fee of $15 3. Wait for approval - the entire application can take around 2-3 weeks, sometimes longer, as it's a manual review process on the telephony provider side ## Important Notes There are very strict rules on SMS, and if your actual traffic doesn't match the sample messages, your number or telephony subaccount might be suspended . Be honest and provide answers that match your intended use case . If you need to send different SMS messages later, you can create a new campaign . You'll be notified via email when the application is approved or rejected with the reason . If your application is stuck in pending review for over a month, reach out to support for escalation . For a detailed walkthrough of the A2P setup process, check out this tutorial: [A2P Setup ultra guide | Enable SMS for Your Retell Agent]() [(2) ]() .

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