# WhatsApp

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WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging platform in the world, with **3 billion monthly active users** in the world. With WhatsApp, you can:

* Reach out to customers on your most frequently used app.
* Achieve high click-through and conversion rates.
* Assure more personal, immediate, and trusted communication experience.
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### Start here (most-used topics)

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>What you want to do</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Open</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Connect Meta WhatsApp to Netmera (required)</td><td><a href="/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/Fy6J9TBfNO3wyAGWhV9W">/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/Fy6J9TBfNO3wyAGWhV9W</a></td></tr><tr><td>Create and send a WhatsApp campaign</td><td><a href="/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/d3671HVhRKb76iyL6JzZ">/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/d3671HVhRKb76iyL6JzZ</a></td></tr><tr><td>Add an unsubscribe button and keep consent clean</td><td><a href="/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/c9yKurxpc7csOo3J2YKL">/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/c9yKurxpc7csOo3J2YKL</a></td></tr><tr><td>Track delivery and reads</td><td><a href="/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/qWPNNOZbvLmn4Dixdn2h">/spaces/X6uilbEAw42gqsudlclY/pages/qWPNNOZbvLmn4Dixdn2h</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Quickstart: send your first WhatsApp campaign

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#### 1) Connect WhatsApp (Meta) to Netmera

You need a Meta Business Manager + WhatsApp Business account + sending number.
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#### 2) Create and approve templates in Meta

Businesses can start conversations only using **approved templates**.

Netmera syncs templates after approval.
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#### 3) Import WhatsApp consent / numbers

Upload users with `Whatsapp Number` and consent, then target only eligible users.
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#### 4) Compose + personalize and test

Map template variables (`{{1}}`, `{{2}}`) to profile attributes.
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#### 5) Configure webhooks for analytics (recommended)

Without webhooks, sending works.

With webhooks, you get delivery + read metrics in reports.
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Netmera gives you the workflow to:

* pick an approved template
* map variables to user data
* target audiences (segments/tags)
* schedule and send at scale
* analyze sent/delivery/read
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WhatsApp campaigns use **pre-approved templates**.

Netmera supports **Marketing** and **Utility** templates.

Template parts:

* Header (optional): text or media
* Body (required): up to 600 characters
* Buttons (optional): up to 2 (URL, call, copy code, quick reply)
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If you care about reporting, configure Meta webhooks.

See: [WhatsApp Integration](/netmera-user-guide/omnichannel-engagement/whatsapp/whatsapp-integration.md).
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### Common use cases

* Announcing a new product or service. (Marketing)
* Sending discounts, promotions, or vouchers. (Marketing)
* Running awareness campaigns to reach large audiences. (Marketing)
* Retargeting users who recently visited your app or website. (Marketing)
* Order/payment/shipping updates (Utility)
* Appointment and reminder flows (Utility)

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