How To Use MTN DND Code, SMS Keywords and How It Works

This does NOT include promotional messages from MTN though. So, if you’re expecting all those unsolicited MTN messages to stop after activa...

This does NOT include promotional messages from MTN though. So, if you’re expecting all those unsolicited MTN messages to stop after activating full DND on your MTN line, you are on a long thingg

MTN DND aka Do Not Disturb allows MTN customers to opt out of receiving promotional messages for 3rd Party services (Bulk SMS, VAS promos, etc.). This does NOT include promotional messages from MTN though. So, if you’re expecting all those unsolicited MTN messages to stop after activating full DND on your MTN line, you are on a long thing…

• Fully Blocked mode allowing customers to Opt Out totally from receiving promotional messages via SMS and IVR.
• Partially Blocked mode allowing customers to filter service categories for promotional messages they wish to receive. Any category not selected is blocked.

The service is FREE and you can perform different DND activities via the MTN DND shortcodes (2442)

A customer will be able to perform the following DND activities via SMS :

• View Status
• Activate full blocking
• Activate partial blocking
• Opt out of DND

Simply text HELP to the short code 2442 to find out more or visit the MTN dnd portal at : https://donotdisturb.mtnonline.com:8081/vasportal

HOW TO ACTIVATE MTN DND (DO NOT DISTURB)

text STOP to 2442 to stop your MTN line from receiving all SMS and IVR messages.

The following SMS keywords can be used to set your DND preference :
ALLOW: To receive all SMS and IVR messages
SMS 1: To receive Banking / Insurance/ Financial Products SMS
SMS 2: To receive Real Estate SMS and IVR messages
SMS 3: To receive Education SMS and IVR messages
SMS 4: To receive Health SMS and IVR messages
SMS 5: To receive Consumer goods & Automobiles SMS and IVR messages
SMS6: To receive Communication/Broadcasting/Entertainment/IT SMS and IVR messages
SMS 7: To receive Tourism & Leisure SMS and IVR messages
SMS 8: To receive Sport SMS and IVR messages
SMS 9: To receive Religion SMS and IVR messages
STATUS: To check your DND status

Just send any of those SMS keywords to 2442 on your MTN line.

HOW DO I CHECK MTN DND STATUS?

Text STATUS to 2442 if you want to check if DND has been enabled on your MTN line or not.