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title: Do I need separate templates for SMS and WhatsApp?
description: "Yes ✅. - SMS Templates are governed by **TRAI-DLT rules**. - WhatsApp Templates are governed by **Meta/WhatsApp Business API rules**. Both require approval but are managed separately. ### More Related Articles - [Do Message Templates expire?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-message-templates-expire/) - [Can I send…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/do-i-need-separate-templates-for-sms-and-whatsapp/"
updated: "2025-08-25"
category: Bulk SMS / Message Templates
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# Do I need separate templates for SMS and WhatsApp?

Yes ✅.

- SMS Templates are governed by **TRAI-DLT rules**.
- WhatsApp Templates are governed by **Meta/WhatsApp Business API rules**. Both require approval but are managed separately.

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