Glossary

WhatsApp Template Messages

Pre-approved messages used to start a WhatsApp conversation or message a customer after 24 hours.

Full definition

WhatsApp limits free-form business messaging to a 24-hour window after the customer's last message. To send messages outside this window — for marketing, reminders, or re-engagement — businesses must use approved templates. Meta reviews each template for compliance (no misleading content, no opt-out violations). Templates can include variables (customer name, date), buttons (Quick Reply, Call to Action), media, and even interactive lists or carousels.

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