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title: What does GOV_Header (Invalid account type) mean?
description: "The message was rejected because of an **invalid account type** - for example you used a header or option (e.g. government header) that is not allowed for your account type. The message was not sent. **What you can do:** Use…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-gov_header-invalid-account-type-mean/"
updated: "2026-06-06"
category: "Bulk SMS / Errors & Error Codes"
---

# What does GOV_Header (Invalid account type) mean?

The message was rejected because of an **invalid account type** - for example you used a header or option (e.g. government header) that is not allowed for your account type. The message was not sent.

**What you can do:** Use only features and headers allowed for your account. Contact support to confirm your account type and allowed options.

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