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title: Does RCS also require an approved bot and template?
description: "Yes. RCS automation needs both a registered RCS bot and an approved template selected, with its variables mapped to fields on the object. ### More Related Articles - [What phone number format should the mobile field use?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-phone-number-format-should-the-mobile-field-use/) - [What happens…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/does-rcs-also-require-an-approved-bot-and-template/"
updated: "2026-08-29"
category: Integrations / Salesforce CRM Messaging Integration / Sending Messages
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# Does RCS also require an approved bot and template?

Yes. RCS automation needs both a registered RCS bot and an approved template selected, with its variables mapped to fields on the object.

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