How to create a sole proprietor brand for 10DLC?

[Shahzad_Ismail]

To create a sole proprietor brand for 10DLC, take the following steps:

1. Log in to the Sinch Build Dashboard.
   
   
2. Select the Profiles option from the COMPLIANCE CENTER -> Business profiles  menu in the left panel. The Business Profiles page is displayed:
   
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3. The Create a new profile dialog is displayed:
   
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   Enter a name for your business profile. Click Next step.
   
   
4. The About your business form is displayed:
   
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   Enter your business's legal company name. Click Next step.
   
   
5. The Business address form is displayed:
   
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   Enter your business address details. Click Next step.
   
   
6. The Contact information form is displayed:
   
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   Enter your contact information for the person you want to be associated with this business profile. Click Next step.
   
   
7. The Review and submit form is displayed:
   
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   This page summarises the information you have entered. You can click the Edit button corresponding to any of the sections to edit the information.
   
   Once you are satisfied with the information you have entered, click Create profile.
   
   
8. You business profile will be created:

    

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   You now need to verify your business. Click Verify your business.
   
   
9. The Select a product step is displayed:
   
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   As a sole proprietor you need to select the Long Number (US 10DLC) option and then select the Sole proprietor  / Individual option. Click Next step.
   
   
10. The Additional information step is displayed:
    
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    Select your type of business vertical from the Vertical Type drop down. 
    
    Enter your mobile number in the Mobile Phone field. Click Next step.
    
    
11. The Review and finish step is displayed:
    
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    This page summarises the information you have entered. You can click the Edit button corresponding to any of the sections to edit this information.
    
    Once you are satisfied with the information you have entered, click Submit.
    
    
12. The details page for your new sole proprietor business profile is displayed showing you that your request is under review:
    
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    You need to verify the phone number you provided. Click Verify now.
    
    
13. The Verify your number dialog is displayed:
    
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    Sinch will send a one-time 6-digit code to your mobile phone. Enter this code and click Verify.
    
    
14. Once your number has been successfully verified the details page for your new sole proprietor business profile is displayed showing you that your business profile is now verified and ready for use:
    
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