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title: Do I need a DLT template for SMS?
description: "For India traffic, yes, the same as any other SMS send. Pick a saved template so the DLT template ID is filled in for compliance, then add placeholders if needed. ### More Related Articles - [Does a failed send get…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-i-need-a-dlt-template-for-sms/"
updated: "2026-08-17"
category: Integrations / Google Sheets Integration / Sending Messages
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# Do I need a DLT template for SMS?

For India traffic, yes, the same as any other SMS send. Pick a saved template so the DLT template ID is filled in for compliance, then add placeholders if needed.

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