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title: Do I need a message template approved by Meta to send a flow?
description: "Sending a **flow** typically requires (1) the flow to be **approved and published** by Meta, and (2) your message to comply with Meta’s rules (e.g. 24-hour session or template message rules). SMSGatewayCenter’s Workflow Builder and messaging features are designed to…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-i-need-a-message-template-approved-by-meta-to-send-a-flow/"
updated: "2026-08-11"
category: WhatsApp Business API / WhatsApp Flows
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# Do I need a message template approved by Meta to send a flow?

Sending a **flow** typically requires (1) the flow to be **approved and published** by Meta, and (2) your message to comply with Meta’s rules (e.g. 24-hour session or template message rules). SMSGatewayCenter’s Workflow Builder and messaging features are designed to work within these rules; use the **Send Flow** node as documented.

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