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title: What is the difference between Template Identifier and Template ID?
description: "- **Template Identifier**: A human-readable title you assign to easily recognize the template. - **DLT Template ID**: A system-generated unique ID issued by DLT after approval. ### More Related Articles - [Do Message Templates expire?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-message-templates-expire/) - [Can I send regional…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-is-the-difference-between-template-identifier-and-template-id/"
updated: "2025-08-25"
category: Bulk SMS / Message Templates
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# What is the difference between Template Identifier and Template ID?

- **Template Identifier**: A human-readable title you assign to easily recognize the template.
- **DLT Template ID**: A system-generated unique ID issued by DLT after approval.

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