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Submitting content templates on DLT

Every message you send must match an approved template. Here's how to write one that passes first time.

4 min readUpdated 17 Mar 2026

Content templates are pre-approved message bodies with variable slots in {#var#} format. Operators verify every outbound SMS against the template database before relaying it.

A template that always passes

  • Keep static text generic and reusable — 'Your OTP is {#var#}' works for every use case.
  • Put dynamic content only in variable slots, never static.
  • Add an opt-out instruction for promotional templates — '-<Brand>' at the end.
  • Match the category (transactional / service / promotional) to the actual use case.
  • No URL shorteners — use your approved full domain or short link service registered with DLT.

Approval is typically 4–24 hours for transactional and service templates. Promotional takes longer (24–72 hours) because of manual review.

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