# What is a short code?

What is a short code?

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Short codes are short phone numbers, typically 5 or 6 digits long, that can only be used for text messages (SMS) or MMS messages. Short codes are “short” by definition as they are meant to be easily remembered when sending a text. There are two types of short codes: a dedicated short code and a shared short code.

To learn more about shared short codes, check out this article on our website: https://simpletexting.com/text-short-code-what-is/.

To find out more information on dedicated short codes, then we recommend you give this a read: https://simpletexting.com/dedicated-short-code/.

We can also text-enable an existing local landline or VoIP number or provide you with a new local number or a toll-free number. This article offers handy information on how you can pick the best number: https://simpletexting.com/how-to-pick-the-right-number/.

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- Posted at: about 6 years ago




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