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# 1400 & 1600 Series Activation Guide

> Step-by-step DLT registration and compliance process for Vobiz 1400 and 1600 series numbers - header, template, and consent registration for India.

## 1. Overview

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="1400 - Promotional Communication" icon="bullhorn">
    Used for marketing, sales, and promotional offers. Requires strict DLT registration and opt-in consent.
  </Card>

  <Card title="1600 - Transactional / Service" icon="receipt">
    Used for OTPs, alerts, updates, and transactional communication. Requires PE and Template registration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Mandatory DLT Registration

Under 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)

<Info>
  Official Registration Portal: [Tata Tele DLT Portal](https://telemarketer.tatateleservices.com/#/)
</Info>

## 2. Principal Entity (PE) Registration

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

### A. New Registration Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step 1">
    Visit the Official DLT Portal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 2">
    Click on "Principal Entity".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 3">
    Click "New Registration".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 4">
    Select "No" when asked if already registered as PE.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 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

<Info>
  **Approval Timeline** - Review typically takes **24 working hours**. Upon approval, you will receive your unique **Principal Entity ID (PE ID)**.
</Info>

<Tip>
  **Already Registered?** If you have a PE ID from another operator, select "Yes" during registration to map your existing ID.
</Tip>

## 3. Header Registration

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

| Type          | Used For             | Notes                                                           |
| ------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Promo Header  | 1400 / Marketing     | Alphanumeric, first digit matches category.                     |
| Other Headers | 1600 / Transactional | Service Implicit/Explicit messaging.                            |
| Rules         | 6 characters         | Must be exactly 6 characters and relate to your brand identity. |

### Registration Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Login as Principal Entity" />

  <Step title="Select &#x22;New SMS Header Registration&#x22;" />

  <Step title="Choose Type (Promotional or Others)" />

  <Step title="Select Industry Category" />

  <Step title="Create & Check Availability" />

  <Step title="Add Nature of Business & Justification" />

  <Step title="Upload Support Docs (Trademark/Website)" />

  <Step title="Submit Request" />
</Steps>

## 4. Content Template Registration

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

### Variables & Placeholders

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

```text Example Template theme={null}
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

## 5. Consent Template Registration

<Warning>
  Required for **1400 Series only**.
</Warning>

Consent templates define the purpose and method of collecting customer consent for receiving promotional communications.

> "By registering, you consent to receive promotional calls regarding our services."

### Registration Fields

| Field        | Example                |
| ------------ | ---------------------- |
| Consent Name | `User_Reg_Consent`     |
| Brand Name   | `MyBrand`              |
| Consent Text | Max 1000 characters... |

## 6. Final Activation Flow

### 1400 Series (Promotional)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Approved PE ID" />

  <Step title="Promo Header" />

  <Step title="Promo Template" />

  <Step title="Consent Template" />

  <Step title="Provisioning" />

  <Step title="Active Traffic" />
</Steps>

### 1600 Series (Transactional)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Approved PE ID" />

  <Step title="Trans. Header" />

  <Step title="Trans. Template" />

  <Step title="Provisioning" />

  <Step title="Active Traffic" />
</Steps>

## 7. Commercial & Billing Notes

| Item            | Detail            |
| --------------- | ----------------- |
| Number Rental   | Billed separately |
| Channel Charges | Standard rates    |
| Usage           | Billed per minute |

## 8. Compliance Guidelines

<Warning>
  **Strict Compliance Guidelines**

  * Communication must match approved template exactly.
  * Variables must follow registered format.
  * Misuse may result in immediate operator suspension.
</Warning>

## Need Assistance?

Our compliance team is available to guide you through the registration process for your specific brand requirements. Contact us at [support@vobiz.ai](mailto:support@vobiz.ai).