Compliance with A2P Messaging Regulations
A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging requires businesses and organizations to register their accounts to ensure SMS messages are delivered reliably. Activating your SMS account allows us to:
Verify your identity: This ensures only legitimate accounts send messages, preventing spam and fraudulent activity.
Improve deliverability: Carriers prioritize verified A2P accounts, so your messages are less likely to be flagged or blocked.
Meet legal requirements: Many regions enforce regulations for mass messaging to protect consumers. Activation ensures compliance.
Please note: The activation process may take 10–15 days to complete as your account undergoes A2P registration and approval with the carriers. This step is required to comply with regulations and ensure reliable message delivery.
Enhanced Reliability and Quality
Activation allows us to partner with carriers to offer:
Faster and more reliable SMS delivery.
Reduced delays and a higher success rate for your messages.
This ensures your important communications—like event reminders, updates, and announcements—reach your congregation quickly and efficiently.
Unlocking the Full SMS Feature
Once your account is activated, you’ll gain access to all SMS capabilities, including:
Sending bulk messages to your members.
Setting up automated notifications and reminders.
Managing SMS campaigns efficiently through Gracely.
Welcome Gift: 100 Free SMS Messages!
As a token of appreciation, we’ll kick-start your SMS journey with 100 free SMS messages after activation. This allows you to immediately connect with your community.
How to Activate Your Account
Go to the Church Settings section from the Navigation.
Go to the Subscriptions tab
Under the pricing you can find the SMS activation
One-time activation fee is $30
Subscribe to the SMS feature for just $5 per month
Click on the Activate SMS button in order to request an activation
Once activated, enjoy your 100 free SMS messages as a welcome gift!
FAQs
Q: Is the activation fee mandatory?
Yes, the one-time activation fee covers the registration and verification process required by carriers.
Q: Can I buy more credits after activation?Absolutely! Additional SMS credits are available in flexible packages, starting from 100 messages for $5.
Q: What happens if I don’t activate SMS?
When you first sign up, we provide 10 free SMS credits to help you explore the feature and understand how it works. However, after using these credits, you’ll need to activate your own number and subscribe to our SMS plan to continue using this functionality. Without activation, once the initial credits are used up, the SMS feature will be disabled, and you won't be able to send messages.