Vobiz
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1400 & 1600 Series Activation Guide

Complete Step-by-Step DLT Registration & Compliance Process for Vobiz 1400 and 1600 series numbers.

1400Promotional Communication

Used for marketing, sales, and promotional offers. Requires strict DLT registration and opt-in consent.

1600Transactional / Service

Used for OTPs, alerts, updates, and transactional communication. Requires PE and Template registration.

Mandatory DLT Registration

As per TRAI UCC Regulation 2018, all commercial communication must be registered on the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platform. No number can be activated without:

Principal Entity (PE) registration
Header approval
Content template approval
Consent template approval (For 1400)
Official Registration Portal:Open Portal

1Principal Entity (PE) Registration

This is the foundational step for all businesses using commercial communication. All organizations must register as a Principal Entity.

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New Registration Process

Step 1

Visit the Official DLT Portal.

Step 2

Click on "Principal Entity".

Step 3

Click "New Registration".

Step 4

Select "No" when asked if already registered as PE.

Organization & Document Requirements

Required Details

  • Organization Name (as per PAN)
  • Organization Category
  • PAN Number
  • Authorized Contact Person
  • Address & Verified Mobile/Email

Mandatory Documents

  • PAN Card
  • Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
  • GST Certificate
  • Address Proof
  • Business Nature Proof

Approval Timeline

Review usually takes 24 working hours. Upon approval, you will receive your unique Principal Entity ID (PE ID).

Already Registered?

If you have a PE ID from another operator, select "Yes" during registration to map your existing ID.

2Header Registration

A header is your approved sender identity (6-character alphanumeric name) that represents your brand.

1400

Promo Header

Alphanumeric, first digit matches category. For marketing.

1600

Other Headers

For Transactional or Service Implicit/Explicit messaging.

6 Chars

Rules

Must be exactly 6 characters and relate to your brand identity.

✓Registration Process

01 Login as Principal Entity.
02 Select "New SMS Header Registration".
03 Choose Type (Promotional or Others).
04 Select Industry Category.
05 Create & Check Availability.
06 Add Nature of Business & Justification.
07 Upload Support Docs (Trademark/Website).
08 Submit Request.

3Content Template Registration

All message content must be pre-approved. Choosing the correct communication type is critical for activation.

Variables & Placeholders

Use the format {#var#} for dynamic content like OTPs or names.

Dear Customer, your OTP is {#var#}. Do not share this with anyone.

Setup Steps

  • Select Approved Header
  • Select Comm Type (Promo/Transactional)
  • Enter Template Name & Text
  • Submit for Approval

5Final Activation Flow

1400

1400 Series (Promotional)

1
Approved PE ID
2
Promo Header
3
Promo Template
4
Consent Template
5
Provisioning
6
Active Traffic
1600

1600 Series (Transactional)

1
Approved PE ID
2
Trans. Header
3
Trans. Template
4
Provisioning
5
Active Traffic

6Commercial & Compliance

Commercial Notes

Number RentalBilled separately
Channel ChargesStandard rates
UsageBilled per minute

Strict Compliance Guidelines

  • Communication must match approved template exactly.
  • Variables must follow registered format.
  • Misuse may result in immediate operator suspension.

Need assistance?

Our compliance team is ready to guide you through the registration process for your specific brand requirements.

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