Delivery Status Descriptions
This page outlines the possible delivery status values you may receive when checking message delivery reports.
Status Codes
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Pending | Message is queued for delivery |
| Sent | Message has been sent to the carrier |
| Delivered | Message has been successfully delivered to the recipient |
| Failed | Message delivery failed |
| Undeliverable | Message cannot be delivered to this number |
| Rejected | Message was rejected by the carrier |
| Invalid | Message format is invalid |
Understanding Status Codes
Pending
The message has been received by the system and is waiting to be sent. This is typically a very brief status.
Sent
The message has been forwarded to the carrier network. It may be in transit to the recipient.
Delivered
The message has been successfully delivered to the recipient's device. This is the desired outcome.
Failed
The message delivery failed. This could be due to various reasons such as network issues or invalid number format.
Undeliverable
The message cannot be delivered to the specified number. Common reasons include invalid phone numbers or the number being blocked.
Rejected
The carrier network rejected the message. This may be due to content filtering or other network policies.
Invalid
The message format or content is invalid according to the carrier's requirements.
Last Updated: 2/24/2025 | Contributors: Macrologic API Team