GOHIGHLEVEL ANSWERS & PROMPTS: PLAYBOOK T05 · DELIVERABILITY & DNS
AUTHOR: DANIEL HALLMAN
KEYWORD: A2P
PLAYBOOK T05 · Deliverability & DNS KEYWORD: A2P

How do you get GoHighLevel A2P 10DLC campaign registration approved on the first try?

Answer: Place an unchecked SMS consent checkbox displaying your exact legal business name on your Sites > Forms intake form, link a live Privacy Policy URL returning HTTP 200, and match your Trust Center registration character-for-character to your IRS CP-575 EIN letter.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS + ANNOTATED GHL SCREENSHOTS

Steps in GoHighLevel

  1. STEP 1
    Add an Unchecked SMS Consent Checkbox: In Sites > Forms > Builder, add an optional, unchecked consent checkbox stating: I agree to receive SMS notifications and appointment updates from [Legal Business Name]. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
    REAL GHL SCREEN · SITES > FUNNELS, FORMS & CHAT WIDGET ANNOTATED GHL SCREENSHOT
    Annotated GoHighLevel Sites screenshot showing Sites menu, Funnels/Forms/Chat Widget top bar, and + New Funnel button
    1Click Sites in Left Sidebar 2Switch Between Funnels, Forms & Chat Widget 3Click + New Funnel or Build with AI
  2. STEP 2
    Publish a Direct Privacy Policy Link: In Sites > Funnels (or your website), verify the Privacy Policy URL loads with a direct HTTP 200 and includes the clause stating mobile opt-in data is never shared with third parties for marketing.
    REAL GHL SCREEN · SETTINGS > DOMAINS & URL REDIRECTS ANNOTATED GHL SCREENSHOT
    Annotated GoHighLevel Domains and URL Redirects screenshot showing Settings > Domains & URL Redirects menu, + Connect a domain button, and connected subdomains
    1Open Settings > Domains & URL Redirects 2Click + Connect a Domain 3Manage Subdomains & Connected Products
  3. STEP 3
    Match Your IRS CP-575 EIN Letter: In Settings > Phone Numbers > Trust Center, enter your legal business name, EIN, and street address character-for-character as printed on your IRS CP-575 notice.
    REAL GHL SCREEN · SETTINGS > PHONE SYSTEM ANNOTATED GHL SCREENSHOT
    Annotated GoHighLevel Settings Phone System screenshot showing Phone System menu, Phone numbers and Additional Settings tabs, and Phone System Settings button
    1Open Settings > Phone System 2Check Phone Numbers & Additional Settings 3Open Phone System Settings
MODE: AGENT PROMPT
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Run an A2P 10DLC compliance check on our GoHighLevel sub-account and opt-in funnel before we submit to carriers:
1. Inspect the public opt-in form URL to confirm it returns HTTP 200 without Cloudflare Bot Fight blocks or redirect loops.
2. Verify the SMS consent checkbox is optional, unchecked by default, and includes the exact legal business name, message frequency, "Msg & data rates may apply", and "Reply STOP to opt out".
3. Check the linked Privacy Policy and Terms URLs to ensure they include the required carrier clause stating mobile opt-in data will not be shared with third parties.
Cause
  • Most A2P 10DLC campaign rejections happen because the automated carrier crawler hits a Cloudflare bot block or redirect loop ('Website Unreachable'), the SMS opt-in checkbox starts pre-checked
  • or the form is missing explicit STOP/HELP and frequency disclosures.
GoHighLevel Configuration
  • Verify your public opt-in URL before submitting in Trust Center: pause Cloudflare Bot Fight Mode during review, keep the consent box unchecked by default, include the exact legal business name in the checkbox label
  • and link directly to a Privacy Policy page with an anti-sharing clause.
MENU PATH REFERENCE

GoHighLevel Menu Paths

Step Menu Path in GHL Action
Step 1 Sites > Forms > Builder Add an optional, unchecked consent checkbox stating: `I agree to receive SMS notifications and appointment updates from [Legal Business Name].
Step 2 Sites > Funnels Verify the Privacy Policy URL loads with a direct HTTP 200 and includes the clause stating mobile opt-in data is never shared with third parties for marketing.
Step 3 Settings > Phone Numbers > Trust Center Enter your legal business name, EIN, and street address character-for-character as printed on your IRS CP-575 notice.
GoHighLevel A2P 10DLC Campaign Approval Audit Checklist
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