# Sender ID

Sender ID is the name or number that is displayed as the sender of the SMS message to the receiver of the SMS message. It identify your business and help your customers recognize and recall your brand.

These are the different [types of sender IDs](/docs/sms/sender-id/types-of-sender-id.md) your company might use.

<figure><img src="/files/YoBLE8AX0ewUOkG2Ulxd" alt=""><figcaption><p>SMS message with Alphanumeric Sender ID "Miatel"</p></figcaption></figure>


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