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# Rich Communication Services (RCS) senders

[Rich Communication Services (RCS)](/docs/rcs) is a modern messaging protocol that enhances traditional SMS and MMS by enabling branded, interactive messages. It streamlines communication by supporting features like a branded profile, read receipts, and rich content, all within a device's default messaging app. RCS is compatible with Android and iOS 18 devices.

RCS lets you send branded, interactive messages to customers globally using [Twilio's APIs](/docs/messaging/tutorials/send-messages-with-messaging-services). You can send longer texts, large media files, turn on read receipts, and more within your device's default messaging app.

> \[!WARNING]
>
> RCS isn't available in all countries. See [programmable messaging RCS regional availability](/docs/rcs/regional) for details on whether RCS is available in your region.

## Configuring branded RCS messaging

To set up and configure [branded RCS messages](/docs/rcs/send-an-rcs-message):

1. [Create an RCS Sender](/docs/rcs/onboarding#create-an-rcs-sender) and send test messages
2. [Register your RCS Sender](/docs/rcs/onboarding#register-your-rcs-sender)
3. [Update Messaging Service configuration](/docs/rcs/onboarding#update-messaging-service-configuration)

To learn more about RCS, see [RCS Business Messaging](/docs/rcs).

## Setting up RCS senders in the Twilio Console

To start sending branded messaging with RCS, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Twilio Console and navigate to **Communications > Numbers & senders**.
2. Select the **RCS** tab and click **Create RCS Sender**.
3. Follow the prompts to set up your RCS sender.

> \[!WARNING]
>
> You cannot use the Twilio Console to set up RCS messaging for use in Brazil. For further details, see the [RCS Brazil guidelines](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/guidelines/br/rcs).