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title: How do I create and use message templates for WhatsApp?
description: "WhatsApp requires pre-approved message templates for initiating conversations (e.g., marketing or transactional messages). With SMSGatewayCenter: 1. Create templates in your dashboard, including headers, body, and footers. 2. Submit them for WhatsApp approval via our platform. 3. Once approved, use templates…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-i-create-and-use-message-templates-for-whatsapp/"
updated: "2025-05-13"
category: WhatsApp Business API
---

# How do I create and use message templates for WhatsApp?

WhatsApp requires pre-approved message templates for initiating conversations (e.g., marketing or transactional messages). With SMSGatewayCenter:

1. Create templates in your dashboard, including headers, body, and footers.
2. Submit them for WhatsApp approval via our platform.
3. Once approved, use templates for notifications, promotions, or alerts.
   SMSGatewayCenter also allows you to import templates in a single click from Meta for faster setup.

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