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How to Onboard an RCS Sender ID in GHL Customer Care (Non-ISV)

Overview This document describes the standard procedure for registering a Rich Communication Services (RCS) Sender ID using the Twilio platform…

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  1. Prerequisites
  2. Procedure
  3. Step 1 — Log In to the Correct Sub-Account
  4. Step 2 — Create the RCS Sender ID
  5. Step 3 — Configure Webhooks
  6. Part 2: Creating a Messaging Service
  7. Step 4 — Create a Messaging Service
  8. Step 5 — Configure Messaging Service Webhooks (Step 3 Integration)
  9. Part 3: Attaching the RCS Sender ID to the Messaging Service
  10. Step 6 — Add RCS Sender to Sender Pool
  11. Part 4: Sharing Details with GHL Customer Care for Onboarding
  12. How to Find Each Value
  13. Required Information Summary

Overview
This document describes the standard procedure for registering a Rich Communication Services (RCS) Sender ID using the Twilio platform.


Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following conditions are met:

  • You have an active Twilio account that is enrolled in RCS.
  • You have access to the sub-account for which the Sender ID is being created.

Note: RCS Sender IDs require approval from carriers and Google. This carrier/Google onboarding and approval process is outside the scope of this article.


Procedure

Step 1 — Log In to the Correct Sub-Account

  1. Navigate to the Twilio Console.
  2. Log in to the sub-account for which you want to set up the RCS Sender ID.

Ensure you are operating within the correct sub-account before proceeding, as Sender IDs are account-specific.

Step 2 — Create the RCS Sender ID

  1. In the left-hand navigation, go to Develop → RCS → Senders.
  2. Click Create RCS Sender and complete the following required fields:
    FieldDescription
    Sender Display NameThe name that will be visible to message recipients
    DescriptionA brief description of the sender / use case
    Logo ImageYour brand logo (displayed in the messaging thread)
    Banner ImageA banner image for your sender profile
    Accent ColorBrand color used in the RCS message UI

    Note-
    A) Fill in any additional fields presented by Twilio as part of the registration flow.
    B) Please make sure to also share us that information.

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    All 2 steps in this procedure
    1. In the left-hand navigation, go to Develop → RCS → Senders.
    2. Click Create RCS Sender and complete the following required fields: Field Description Sender Display Name The name that will be visible to message recipients Description A brief description of the sender / use case Logo Image Your brand logo (displayed in the messaging thread) Banner Image A banner image for your sender profile Accent Color Brand color used in the RCS message UI Note- A) Fill in any additional fields presented by Twilio as part of the registration flow. B) Please make sure to also share us that information. this image

Step 3 — Configure Webhooks

Once the Sender ID is created, navigate to the Configuration tab and set the following URLs:

WebhookURLMethod
Incoming Messages URLhttps://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incomingPOST
Fallback URLhttps://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incomingPOST
Status Callback URLhttps://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/statusPOST

All webhook methods must be set to POST.

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Buttons and menus referenced Prerequisitesactive Twilio accountenrolled in RCSsub-accountProcedureDevelop → RCS → SendersCreate RCS SenderSender Display NameDescriptionLogo ImageBanner ImageAccent Color
Next stepPart 2: Creating a Messaging Service Step 4 — Create a Messaging Service Step 5 — Configure Messaging Service Webhooks (Step 3 Integration) Under the Integration step of the setup, configure the following: Incoming Messages Field Value Method Request URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incoming HTTP POST Fallback URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incoming HTTP POST Delivery Status Callback Field Value Callback URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/status Click Save once done. Part 3: Attaching the RCS Sender ID to the Messaging Service Step 6 — Add RCS Sender to Sender Pool Part 4: Sharing Details with GHL Customer Care for Onboarding To complete onboarding, share the following information with GHL Customer Care. How to Find Each Value Required Information Summary Required Information Where to Find It Example Format Account SID Twilio Sub-account Dashboard ACxxxxxxxx... Messaging Service SID Messaging → Services → Properties MGxxxxxxxx... RCS Sender SID RCS → Senders XExxxxxxxx... RCS Sender ID RCS → Senders rcs:xxxxxxx... Sender Display Name RCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Details "Our RCS Sender" Description RCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Details "Description of the RCS Sender ID…" Logo Image URL RCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Details https://… Banner Image URL RCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Details https://… Friendly Name User-defined (for display within GHL Customer Care only) "Our RCS Sender"
All 2 steps in this procedure
  1. You have an active Twilio account that is enrolled in RCS.
  2. You have access to the sub-account for which the Sender ID is being created.

Part 2: Creating a Messaging Service

Step 4 — Create a Messaging Service

  1. Go to Develop → Messaging → Services.

    If Messaging is not visible, click Explore Products and add it first.

  2. Click Create Messaging Service, enter a name, and select the appropriate option for "Select what you want to use Messaging for".
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    All 2 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Develop → Messaging → Services. If Messaging is not visible, click Explore Products and add it first.
    2. Click Create Messaging Service, enter a name, and select the appropriate option for "Select what you want to use Messaging for". this image

Step 5 — Configure Messaging Service Webhooks (Step 3 Integration)

Under the Integration step of the setup, configure the following:

Incoming Messages

FieldValueMethod
Request URLhttps://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incomingHTTP POST
Fallback URLhttps://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incomingHTTP POST

Delivery Status Callback

FieldValue
Callback URLhttps://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/status

Click Save once done.

Step 5 — Configure Messaging Service Webhooks (Step 3 Integration) (image 4 of 6) What this shows Step 3 — Configure Webhooks Once the Sender ID is created, navigate to the Configuration tab and set the following URLs: Webhook URL… What this shows Illustrates the "Step 5 — Configure Messaging Service Webhooks (Step 3 Integration)" section of "How to Onboard an RCS Sender ID in GHL Customer Care (Non-ISV)". This screenshot appears in the "Step 5 — Configure Messaging Service Webhooks (Step 3 Integration)" section of "How to Onboard an RCS Sender ID in GHL Customer Care (Non-ISV)". The text alongside this image reads: Step 3 — Configure Webhooks Once the Sender ID is created, navigate to the Configuration tab and set the following URLs: Webhook URL Method Incoming Messages URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incoming POST Fallback URL…. Image 4 of 6 What this coversStep 3 — Configure Webhooks Once the Sender ID is created, navigate to the Configuration tab and set the following URLs: Webhook URL Method Incoming Messages URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incoming POST Fallback URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/incoming POST Status Callback URL https://backend.leadconnectorhq.com/phone-system/cpaas/v1/messages/status POST All webhook methods must be set to POST.
Buttons and menus referenced Prerequisitesactive Twilio accountenrolled in RCSsub-accountProcedureDevelop → RCS → SendersCreate RCS SenderSender Display NameDescriptionLogo ImageBanner ImageAccent Color
All 2 steps in this procedure
  1. You have an active Twilio account that is enrolled in RCS.
  2. You have access to the sub-account for which the Sender ID is being created.

Part 3: Attaching the RCS Sender ID to the Messaging Service

Step 6 — Add RCS Sender to Sender Pool

  1. Open the Messaging Service you just created.
  2. Navigate to the Sender Pool tab and click Add Senders.
  3. Under Sender Type, select RCS Sender and click Continue.
  4. Select your RCS Sender from the list and click Add RCS Senders.

Part 4: Sharing Details with GHL Customer Care for Onboarding

To complete onboarding, share the following information with GHL Customer Care.

How to Find Each Value

  • Messaging Service SID — Go to Messaging → Services, open your service, navigate to Properties. The SID starts with MG….
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    Next stepRCS Sender SID — Go to RCS → Senders, open your Sender. The SID starts with XE….
    All 5 steps in this procedure
    1. Messaging Service SID — Go to Messaging → Services, open your service, navigate to Properties. The SID starts with MG…. this image
    2. RCS Sender SID — Go to RCS → Senders, open your Sender. The SID starts with XE….
    3. RCS Sender ID — Same page as above. The ID starts with rcs:….
    4. Account SID — Found on your Twilio sub-account dashboard.
    5. Logo / Banner Image URLs — Go to RCS → Senders → [Your Sender] → Public Details.
  • RCS Sender SID — Go to RCS → Senders, open your Sender. The SID starts with XE….
  • RCS Sender ID — Same page as above. The ID starts with rcs:….
  • Account SID — Found on your Twilio sub-account dashboard.
  • Logo / Banner Image URLs — Go to RCS → Senders → [Your Sender] → Public Details.
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    Buttons and menus referenced Logo / Banner Image URLsPrerequisitesactive Twilio accountenrolled in RCSsub-accountProcedureDevelop → RCS → SendersCreate RCS SenderSender Display NameDescriptionLogo ImageBanner Image
    All 5 steps in this procedure
    1. Messaging Service SID — Go to Messaging → Services, open your service, navigate to Properties. The SID starts with MG….
    2. RCS Sender SID — Go to RCS → Senders, open your Sender. The SID starts with XE….
    3. RCS Sender ID — Same page as above. The ID starts with rcs:….
    4. Account SID — Found on your Twilio sub-account dashboard.
    5. Logo / Banner Image URLs — Go to RCS → Senders → [Your Sender] → Public Details. this image

Required Information Summary

Required InformationWhere to Find ItExample Format
Account SIDTwilio Sub-account DashboardACxxxxxxxx...
Messaging Service SIDMessaging → Services → PropertiesMGxxxxxxxx...
RCS Sender SIDRCS → SendersXExxxxxxxx...
RCS Sender IDRCS → Sendersrcs:xxxxxxx...
Sender Display NameRCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Details"Our RCS Sender"
DescriptionRCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Details"Description of the RCS Sender ID…"
Logo Image URLRCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Detailshttps://…
Banner Image URLRCS → Senders → [Sender ID] → Public Detailshttps://…
Friendly NameUser-defined (for display within GHL Customer Care only)"Our RCS Sender"


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