Meta Guide

How to Send WhatsApp Broadcast Messages

Broadcasts let you message many opted-in customers at once with approved templates. Here is how to run a compliant broadcast on the Business API.

How it works

Step by step

1

Build an opted-in contact list

Only broadcast to people who gave consent to receive messages. Import or segment your audience inside your WhatsApp platform.

2

Choose an approved marketing template

Select or create a Marketing-category template that matches your offer. Broadcasts to people outside an open conversation window require approved templates.

3

Segment your audience

Split contacts by behavior, location, or purchase history so each group gets a relevant message instead of one generic blast.

Features

More steps

Personalize with variables

Map fields like first name and last order into template variables to make each message feel one-to-one rather than mass-sent.

Schedule and send

Pick a send time, run a small test first, then launch. Stagger large sends if needed to protect deliverability.

Measure and follow up

Track delivered, read, and reply rates, then route replies into your inbox so your team can convert interested customers.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a broadcast different from a WhatsApp app broadcast list?

The free app's broadcast lists only reach contacts who saved your number and cap at a small size. The Business API broadcasts to any opted-in customer at scale with templates and analytics.

Will broadcasting get my number banned?

Not if you message only opted-in users, use approved templates, and keep your quality rating healthy. Sending to people who did not consent leads to blocks and bans.

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Written by Tabarak Ur Rehman ChaudhryFounder & CEO, Defuser AI · View profile
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