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title: How do I get started with RCS messaging on my account?
description: "Follow these steps to go from a new account to your first delivered RCS message. ## Step 1: Confirm RCS is enabled RCS must be enabled on your account. If the **RCS** menu is missing from your panel, contact support…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-get-started-with-rcs-messaging-on-my-account/"
updated: "2026-09-18"
category: RCS Messaging / Getting Started
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# How do I get started with RCS messaging on my account?

Follow these steps to go from a new account to your first delivered RCS message.

## Step 1: Confirm RCS is enabled

RCS must be enabled on your account. If the **RCS** menu is missing from your panel, contact support or your reseller to enable it.

## Step 2: Create your brand

Go to **RCS > My RCS Brands** and click **Add Brand**. Enter your brand name, official website, industry and logo (224×224 px), then the contact person and company address.

## Step 3: Register an RCS bot

Go to **RCS > RCS Bots** and click **Create Bot**. Complete the two-step form: bot details first (region, message type, name, logo, banner, description, colour, contact details and legal links), then carrier selection. You need at least one verified brand before you can apply for a bot.

## Step 4: Create templates

Go to **RCS > RCS Templates**, select your bot and click **Add template**. Choose a text message, a standalone rich card or a carousel, add your content and buttons, and submit. Wait until the template's status is **Enabled**.

## Step 5: Send a test

From the template list, use the **Test** action to send the template to your own mobile number. You can also go to **Send RCS > Quick RCS**, select the bot and template, enter your number and send.

## Step 6: Check delivery

Open **RCS > RCS Delivery Report** to see whether the message was submitted, delivered and read, along with the reason for any failure.

**Tip:** make sure your wallet has enough balance before sending live campaigns.

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