Create a WhatsApp template and get it approved
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Create and submit the template
- Confirm the intended WhatsApp Business number is connected.
- Open Marketing → Templates, choose a business category, then select New Template → WhatsApp.
- Select the number and review the language and Meta category. Write the message and check the preview. Supply example values for any variables the builder requires.
- Submit the template for Meta approval. Reopen the card or refresh statuses to check its progress.
Check approval and test the send
- Pending: Wait for Meta to finish reviewing it. Choose an existing approved template if you need to send now.
- Rejected: Read the reason shown and correct it before resubmitting.
- Approved: Send to a test recipient using the intended number. Check the rendered variables and delivery before using it in a broadcast or API integration.