Shorter version
[Code] is your [App] login code. Valid for 10 minutes. Never share it.
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 66 characters
SMSOTPSaaS and apps · OTP and verification
Login code SMS template for SaaS apps (OTP)
Send it when a user signs in from a new device or has two-factor authentication turned on. Clear expiry and a “not you?” warning protect accounts from takeover attempts.
Preview
Your brand
[Code] is your [App] login code. It expires in 10 minutes. Do not share it. If you did not try to log in, change your password.
Variables are highlighted. Replace them with your own values before sending.
[Code] is your [App] login code. It expires in 10 minutes. Do not share it. If you did not try to log in, change your password.
123 characters in GSM-7, which is 1 SMS segment(s). GSM-7 fits 160 characters in a single SMS, or 153 per segment when the message is split. Counts treat each [Placeholder] as text of similar length; check the final message once your real values are in.
Variables explained
What to put in each variable, with an example value.
| Variable | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
[Code] | One-time login code, usually 6 digits | 731904 |
[App] | Your app or product name | Planly |
Category and compliance notes
OTP SMS: name the brand, state the expiry, never put the code inside a link and send from a sender ID registered for transactional or OTP traffic so it is delivered 24/7.
Promotional sending hours differ by country, and some regulators also set Ramadan hours.Sender ID rules by countryPlan the send time
Variations
Alternative versions of the same message, following the same channel rules.
Sender first
[App]: Your login code is [Code]. It expires in 10 minutes. We will never ask for this code. Do not share it.
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 105 characters
New device sign-in
[App]: [Code] is your code to sign in on a new device. Expires in 10 minutes. Not you? Reset your password now.
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 107 characters
How to use this template
- 1
Copy the text
Copy the message and keep the brand name at the start so the recipient knows who is writing.
- 2
Replace the placeholders
Map each [Placeholder] to a field in your contact list or system, keeping the message short.
- 3
Check length and encoding
Paste the final text into the SMS counter to see the segments you will pay for.
- 4
Send from a registered sender ID
Use a sender ID registered for this traffic type in each destination country.
Questions about this template
How many SMS segments is this message?
1 segment(s): the text has 123 characters in GSM-7. GSM-7 fits 160 characters in a single SMS, or 153 per segment when the message is split.
Is this promotional or transactional SMS?
Transactional (OTP). One-time passcodes are delivered 24/7 and should use a sender ID registered for OTP or transactional traffic.
When can I send this message?
Any time. Transactional and OTP messages are delivered 24/7; time-of-day windows such as 07:00–21:00 in the UAE or 09:00–22:00 in Saudi Arabia apply to promotional traffic.
Is this template available in other languages?
Yes. It is written natively in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese, so the Arabic and other versions read as original messages, not translations.