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title: What node types are available?
description: "- **Triggers / Starting**: Starting Node (required; no incoming connections). - **Message Nodes**: Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document, Reply Buttons, CTA URL, List, Media Carousel, Send WhatsApp, Message Template. - **Collect Input**: Ask for Name, Phone, Email, Number, Date, Address,…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-node-types-are-available/"
updated: "2026-03-02"
category: WhatsApp Business API / Workflow Builder
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# What node types are available?

- **Triggers / Starting**: Starting Node (required; no incoming connections).
- **Message Nodes**: Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document, Reply Buttons, CTA URL, List, Media Carousel, Send WhatsApp, Message Template.
- **Collect Input**: Ask for Name, Phone, Email, Number, Date, Address, Location, Free Text (each has Valid/Invalid ports).
- **Actions**: Delay (wait), Condition (keyword match or custom), Modify Variable, API Connect, Agent Transfer.
- **Settings**: API Management, Variable Management (Local, Global, Constant, System, Data Profile).

The in-app **Node Guide** describes each type in detail.

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