Procellari
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Getting WhatsApp templates approved

Practical tips to write templates Meta approves the first time.

Every template goes through Meta's review before you can use it. Most decisions arrive within 24 hours.

Pick the right category

  • Utility: updates about something the customer did — orders, bookings, accounts.
  • Marketing: offers, announcements, re-engagement.
  • Authentication: one-time passcodes.

Write it well

  • Be specific about who you are and why you're messaging.
  • Use variables like {{1}} for names and order numbers — and give realistic sample values.
  • Avoid all-caps, excessive emoji and vague wording.
  • Don't put variables at the very start or end of the message.

If it's rejected

Procellari shows the rejection reason. Edit the draft, adjust the wording or category, and resubmit.

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