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How to Create a WhatsApp Template
A beginner-friendly guide to creating a WhatsApp API template with the right name, category, language, body, and approval-ready structure.
Last reviewed Apr 7, 2026Published Apr 7, 2026
This guide explains the basic WhatsApp API template flow in simple steps so you can create a clean draft and prepare it for approval.
Before you start
- Choose the project where the template should be created.
- Know the purpose of the message before you start writing.
- Decide whether the message is for utility, marketing, or authentication.
Step-by-step template creation
- Open the template section and select the option to create a new template.
- Enter a template name that is easy to recognize later.
- Select the template category and language.
- Choose the template type that matches your message.
- Write the message body in clear and natural language.
- Add a header, footer, variables, or buttons only if they improve the message.
- Review the preview before saving the draft.