Although very similar to registering an Internet domain name, the secure nature of wireless networks requires a slightly more detailed process to ensure security and accuracy. This simple process includes 1) ordering your short code, 2) completing necessary campaign data, 3) submitting completed CSC and campaign application to carriers. Once your CSC has been accepted and paid for, your CSC will be assigned to you for use. You are always welcome to renew your CSC if you wish to continue using it.

Order a CSC
During the application process, a user will provide information necessary to manage the CSC process. This information will be the foundation for the users account. The account will be used to monitor the application process, manage a portfolio of CSCs, and campaigns and receive general information and updates on the CSC program. Once the account is created, orders for CSCs are filled out and submitted. The applicant may request a random, computer-selected CSC or a specific CSC. Up to 20 CSCs may be contained on a single application. Each CSC is assigned to a single account, making it easier for an entire company to manage a complete portfolio of CSC from one account. A CSC may be leased for three (3), six (6), or twelve (12) month terms.

Payment
Payment method is provided in the CSC Application. Payment for the entire CSC lease must be paid in full before the CSC Application is approved. For more on payment, click here . You have 60 days from the time your order is submitted for a new CSC to pay for your code, before it is released back into the pool of available codes. You can pay for your codes through your account dashboard. Payment can be made by credit card, check, or wire transfer.

Assigning your CSC
Once a CSC Application is accepted by the Registry and payment is received; the Registry assigns the CSC to the applicant and notifies the wireless service providers by email. This CSC cannot be registered by another applicant for the term of the lease, and the applicant has the right to renew the lease prior to it being available to another applicant. A CSC cannot be transferred or subleased to another third party for the term of the lease.

Renewal and Expiration of your CSC
The CSC is leased to the applicant for the term of the lease with an option to renew and reactivate within 60 days following the CSC expiration date, after which the CSC will be made available to the public. The applicant can only renew the CSC for its own purposes; no CSC transfers can be made during the renewal period. At any time during the lease of your CSC, you may renew it. If you have not renewed it at least 30 days prior to expiration, you will be alerted by email. If the registrant renews the CSC during the aging period, the term will be retroactive to the expiration date. Campaign data must be completed in order for your CSC to be renewed.

If the CSC is not renewed by the expiration date, the CSC will be returned to the pool of available CSCs after the 60-day "aging period" without being assigned. This aging period will also ensure a smooth transition from one application to another with minimal overlap of previous users accessing the new application.