Short Codes
Send and receive the highest volume of text and picture messages in the least amount of time.
High performance SMS
Use a short, recognizable number to send and receive messages with blazing speed.
Hassle-free procurement
Lease a new short code or migrate your existing one. Twilio manages the entire 8‑12 week carrier approval process so you don’t have to.
Global coverage
With short codes available in the US, Canada, and the UK, and long code phone numbers in more than 100 locales, you can reach people anywhere in the world.
100 messages per second
With short codes available in the US, Canada, and the UK, and long code phone numbers in more than 100 locales, you can reach people anywhere in the world.
"The amount of engineering work it took to switch to the short code was trivial. It took us just ten minutes to make the change."
Short codes simplified
Short codes can have a lot of snags to get caught on. Twilio smooths out the rough edges so you can spend more time shipping and less time chasing bugs.
Higher deliverability
Twilio Messaging Service features can reroute to standard long‑code phone numbers automatically in the US when a carrier is unable to receive messages from short codes.
Content intelligence
Automatic picture transcoding, character encoding, and message assembly ensure that messages are delivered reliably without needing custom code.
The Twilio Advantage
Trust at scale
Reliable platform that reduces the complexity of security and compliance across any channel in 180+ countries.
Freedom to build
Flexible, plug-and-play tools that make integration and onboarding simple.
Context-driven engagement
Actionable, context-driven insights from real-time data to enhance interactions and improve efficiency.