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WhatsApp Templates: The Approval Process Demystified

June 14, 2026

WhatsApp Templates: The Approval Process Demystified

What is a template message?

WhatsApp template messages are pre-approved messages you can send to users outside the 24-hour customer service window.

Anatomy of an approvable template

  • Crystal-clear category (marketing, utility, authentication).
  • No promotional language inside utility templates.
  • Variables that resolve to non-empty, meaningful values.
  • Optional header image must be relevant to the message.

Inside Whatsgo, create templates with a live preview, and we'll handle submission and status sync with Meta.

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