WhatChimp API ke through WhatsApp Messages bhejein — Text vs Template Messages
Sabse aam API mistake explain ki gayi: kab text messages use karein vs template messages, 24-hour window kaise kaam karta hai, aur variables ke saath template messages kaise bhejein.
Updated 5 February 2026
WhatChimp API aapko do types ke WhatsApp messages bhejne deta hai: text messages (session messages) aur template messages. Galat type use karna sabse aam reason hai jis se API messages fail hote hain — yeh guide difference explain karti hai.
#1 Mistake: Notifications ko Text Messages ke roop mein Bhejna
Zyada tar developers Send Message endpoint ke saath shuru karte hain, ise testing mein kaam karne lagate hain, aur phir ise notifications ya follow-ups bhejne ke liye use karne ki koshish karte hain. Yeh fail hoga.
WhatsApp ek 24-hour session window enforce karta hai. Aap text messages sirf customer ke last message ke 24 hours ke andar hi bhej sakte hain. Uske baad, API ek error return karta hai.
Agar aap notifications, reminders, order updates, ya OTPs bhejna chahte hain — aapko ek template message use karna hoga.
Text Messages vs Template Messages
| Text Message (Session) | Template Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Aap kab bhej sakte hain? | Sirf customer ke last message ke 24 hours ke andar | Kabhi bhi — koi time restriction nahi |
| Content | Koi bhi text jo aap chahein | Ek pre-approved template use karna hoga |
| Use case | Customer inquiries ka reply karna | Notifications, reminders, updates, OTPs |
| Approval zaroori hai? | Nahi | Haan — templates ko Meta dwara approve hona chahiye |
| API endpoint | POST /api/v1/whatsapp/send | POST /api/v1/whatsapp/send (same endpoint, alag parameters) |
| Cost | Customer-initiated conversation ka hissa | Business-initiated conversation (alag pricing tier) |
Quick Decision Guide
Kya aapko ek message bhejni hai?
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├── Kya customer abhi aapke saath chat kar raha hai (24 hours ke andar)?
│ ├── HAAN → Text Message use karein (session message)
│ └── NAHI → Template Message use karein
│
├── Kya aap ek notification, reminder, ya update bhej rahe hain?
│ └── Hamesha Template Message use karein
│
├── Kya aap OTP ya verification code bhej rahe hain?
│ └── Template Message use karein (Authentication type)
│
└── Kya aap sure nahi hain?
└── Template Message use karein (yeh hamesha kaam karta hai)Detailed Guides
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czd3S5cBHvY
Har message type ki apni detailed guide hai complete API reference, code examples, aur screenshots ke saath:
- WhatChimp API ke through 24-Hour Text Messages bhejein — Session window kaise kaam karta hai, API parameters, curl examples, aur error handling
- WhatChimp API ke through Template Messages bhejein — Templates kaise banayein, Template Message Generator use karein, variables ke saath bhejein, aur errors troubleshoot karein
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