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September 9, 2026

# Setting Up and Verifying Your Sierra Dialer Business Information

## A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Business Verified in Sierra Interactive.

To fully activate the Sierra Dialer and enable both calling and texting, you must submit accurate business profile information. This includes a **U.S. Employer Identification Number (EIN)** or a **Canada Business Number (CBN/BN)**, along with other required details. This information is securely passed to Sierra’s carrier partner (Twilio) for **Brand Profile** and **Campaign approval**. Until approval is granted, outbound texting will remain restricted.

This process is a mandatory requirement from mobile carriers to ensure compliance and prevent your messages from being flagged as spam. This guide walks you through submitting your information, checking your status, and troubleshooting common issues.

### Table of Contents

1. [Why Business Verification is Required](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/setting-up-and-verifying-your-sierra-dialer-business-information#why)
2. [How to Submit Your Information](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/setting-up-and-verifying-your-sierra-dialer-business-information#how)
3. [Checking Your Approval Status](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/setting-up-and-verifying-your-sierra-dialer-business-information#checking)
4. [Best Practices](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/setting-up-and-verifying-your-sierra-dialer-business-information#best)
5. [Troubleshooting Common Issues](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/setting-up-and-verifying-your-sierra-dialer-business-information#troubleshooting)
6. [FAQs](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/helpcenter/setting-up-and-verifying-your-sierra-dialer-business-information#faqs)

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### Why Business Verification is Required

Mobile carriers require business verification to protect consumers from spam. Submitting your information registers your business as a legitimate sender.

- **Activates Texting:** Your Sierra Dialer remains restricted from sending outbound texts until your business profile is approved.
- **Ensures Compliance:** Providing a valid U.S. Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Canada Business Number (CBN) is necessary to comply with federal telecom regulations.
- **Prevents Delays:** Incorrect or incomplete information can cause significant approval delays, impacting your ability to connect with leads.

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### How to Submit Your Information

You will need to provide specific details that exactly match your official government business records.

1. Log into your Sierra account.
2. Click the **gear icon** (⚙️) in the top-right corner.
3. Select **Dialer Settings**.  
   ![dialer gear icon](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dialer%20gear%20icon.png?width=400&height=323&name=dialer%20gear%20icon.png)

Required Information:

- **Legal Business Name:** Must match your government registration documents precisely.
- **Business Type:** e.g., LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor.
- **Sierra Website URL**
- **Physical Business Address**
- **Business Registration Number:** 
    - U.S. users: Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    - Canadian agents: Canada Business Number (CBN/BN)
- **Primary Point of Contact:** Full Name, Title, and Job Position.
- **Secondary Point of Contact (Required by Twilio):** Full Name, Title, and Job Position.

⚠️ Sierra does not permanently store your EIN/CBN. It is transmitted securely to Twilio for verification and then removed from your account.

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### Checking Your Approval Status

You can monitor the status of your submission directly within your Client Admin Area (CAA). Approval typically takes **2 to 4 weeks** if all information is accurate.

1. Log into your Sierra account.
2. Click the **gear icon** (⚙️) in the top-right corner.
3. Select **Dialer Settings**.
4. Open the **Dialer Business Information** tab.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page to view your current **Brand Profile and Campaign status**.  
   ![dialer business info page](https://help.sierrainteractive.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dialer%20business%20info%20page.png?width=533&height=222&name=dialer%20business%20info%20page.png)

Approval status will display as one of the following:

| **Status** | **What It Means** | **Texting Enabled?** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Approved** | Both Brand Profile and Campaign approved | ✅ Yes |
| **Pending** | Profile or Campaign is still under review (can take 2–4 weeks) | ❌ No |
| **Disapproved** | Information mismatch or error found—must correct and resubmit | ❌ No |

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### Best Practices

- Double-check that your **business name** and **EIN/CBN** exactly match IRS or CRA records.
- Submit documents early during onboarding to avoid delays.
- Keep your IRS EIN confirmation letter or CRA CBN registration letter in a secure location.
- If you’ve misplaced your documentation: 
    - U.S.: Call IRS Business & Specialty Tax Line (**1-800-829-4933**)
    - Canada: Call CRA Business Inquiries Line (**1-800-959-5525**)

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### Troubleshooting Common Issues

- **My number was rejected** → Likely a mismatch between your legal business name and EIN/CBN. Recheck your records.
- **Texts not sending but calls work** → Your Brand Profile may be approved but your Campaign is still pending.
- **I entered the wrong info** → You’ll need to resubmit corrected details, which resets the approval timeline.

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### FAQs

- **Can I set up Sierra Dialer without an EIN/CBN?**No. A valid EIN (U.S.) or CBN (Canada) is required for compliance.
- **How do I know when I’m approved?**Check your status in the **CAA → Dialer Settings → Dialer Business Information tab**. Approved statuses will display at the bottom.
- **How long does approval take?**2–4 weeks if your information is accurate. Campaign-only approval delays may take up to 14 days.
- **Does Sierra keep my EIN/CBN on file?**No. Sierra securely passes your information to Twilio and does not retain it in your profile.

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