> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bird.com/applications/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bird.com/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/sms/concepts/united-states-sms-registration/sms-toll-free-number/how-to-guides/register-a-us-or-canadian-tfn-for-sms-via-bird.md).

# Register a US or Canadian TFN for SMS via Bird

These steps are required before toll-free number enablement for SMS and MMS sending.

1. Navigate to the Number section of the Manage Channels menu and select toll-Free number.

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2. Click on the number you want to verify / register and select the compliance tab.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
80% of rejections for TFN Use Case Verifications are caused by the use of non-compliant language or incomplete details of the Opt-In Workflow section. Please refer [to this article](/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/sms/concepts/united-states-sms-registration/setting-up-a-sms-consent-flow.md) and check on the examples and best practices before submititng your TFN Verification requests.
{% endhint %}

3. Fill in the Compliance Form and click submit. **Please be attentive to the** [**requirements**](/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/sms/concepts/united-states-sms-registration/sms-toll-free-number/tfn-verification.md)**, otherwise your request may be Rejected.** It may take up to 7 working days for a review to take place and your Compliance tab will show an yellow warning until this process is complete.
4. A Toll-free Number Verification can be either Accepted or Rejected; rejection always indicates a reason. You can edit, iterate and resubmit your rejected TFN for a new review. See[TFN Verification](/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/sms/concepts/united-states-sms-registration/sms-toll-free-number/tfn-verification.md) and how to address them.

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