# Message Channel Integrations

> **Source**: [SMS-Magic](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations)
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> <p>Integrate SMS, WhatsApp, RCS, and Webchat messaging with Conversive for seamless communication. Set up automated messages for efficient customer engagement.</p>

## Browse Collection

1. [Whatsapp Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/6ux2rSwQQKc-whatsapp-overview.md) (Article)
2. [Overview of Conversive Button for Webchat](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/vvU57h6mAQI-overview-of-conversive-button-for-webchat.md) (Article)
3. [RCS Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/pqdEnXZt5M0-rcs-overview.md) (Article)
4. [Perquisites for creating RCS channel](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/dun4gmWs2ss-perquisites-for-creating-rcs-channel.md) (Article)
5. [Conversive Button with your Website](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/EW7ctDrNZdo-conversive-button-with-your-website.md) (Article)
6. [Automate conversations for Webchat](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/95Z3JNR2kvI-automate-conversations-for-webchat.md) (Article)
7. [Using RCS in Conversive](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/8pIYxcg00PE-using-rcs-in-conversive.md) (Article)
8. [Sender ID Setup](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/6Pnm8NiLGFQ-sender-id-setup.md) (Article)
9. [BYOP Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/mlH05tVasM4-byop-overview.md) (Article)
10. [Integrate Your Provider](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/S0KuMvDKGNc-integrate-your-provider.md) (Article)
11. [BYON Caveats & Limitation](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/IgSqQJdzOk0-byon-caveats-limitation.md) (Article)
12. [BYON Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/5I5G47luHWg-byon-overview.md) (Article)
13. [BYON Process](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/gnfyXcTp3qg-byon-process.md) (Article)
14. [LINE Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/UuWSL6Ea8UA-line-overview.md) (Article)
15. [Instagram Overview](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/1jot2BCVgeQ-instagram-overview.md) (Article)
16. [Setup a LINE Messaging Channel](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/np6XCOZvWuM-setup-a-line-messaging-channel.md) (Article)
17. [Prerequisites for Instagram Setup](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/aw2AHmmcpkA-prerequisites-for-instagram-setup.md) (Article)
18. [Get a WhatsApp Sender ID ](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/IZ8Me7MeXKw-get-a-whatsapp-sender-id.md) (Article)
19. [Setup Instagram Channel](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/mWx6YHf41WI-setup-instagram-channel.md) (Article)
20. [Enable LINE Channel](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/aD0au2lxMuc-enable-line-channel.md) (Article)
21. [Integrate your own WhatsApp number](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/Qi84gxTZycQ-integrate-your-own-whatsapp-number.md) (Article)
22. [Troubleshooting, Compliance & FAQs for Instagram Integration](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/4qMueJwfmuc-troubleshooting-compliance-faqs-for-instagram-integration.md) (Article)
23. [WhatsApp Cloud API - Setup](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/tOoB7SMg4fA-whatsapp-cloud-api-setup.md) (Article)
24. [Supported Message Types](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/v9ub7WLEsWY-supported-message-types.md) (Article)
25. [Quality Rating and Status](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/keK7sriWYEs-quality-rating-and-status.md) (Article)
26. [Compliance with WhatsApp Messaging](https://docs.beconversive.com/bfBCisshJUs-message-channel-integrations/l2m14TcpOvs-compliance-with-whatsapp-messaging.md) (Article)

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# ARTICLE: BYON Caveats & Limitation

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## CONTENT

### BYON Caveats

There are certain cases where BYON may not work. Let’s take a look at the details. 

- This feature is not always free. Some VoIP companies do offer number portability against a fee. The fee charged can be a one-time payment or can be a monthly amount payable as long as you keep the ported number. If you want to avail number portability, keep your finances ready and talk to your provider.  
- Besides the fee, porting a number may also impose certain restrictions. You might be barred, as a result, from benefiting from certain features offered with the new service. This is true especially for features that are linked to their numbers, which are often given for free with a new service. One way people avoid this restriction is to pay for a second line that carries their ported number. This way, they have all the features with the new service while still being able to use their golden old line. 

### BYON Limitations

Unlike traditional landline phones, which rely on infrastructure owned and operated by one or two providers in a geographic area, VoIP offers businesses more choices when it comes to their provider. 

- Customers need to adhere to the provider’s policies while sending messages in bulk using long codes. Non-adherence to the provider’s policies might temporarily block the phone number which means you’ll no longer be able to send and receive text till the block is revoked.