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send whatsapp message

To send a WhatsApp message , you can do it in a few different ways depending on whether you’re using the app normally, using business tools, or using APIs for automation.

Basic: Send a WhatsApp message in the app

On both Android and iOS, the core steps are almost the same.

  1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
  1. Tap the new chat icon (speech bubble or pen‑and‑paper symbol, usually bottom right on Android, top right on iPhone).
  1. Select the contact you want to message from your list, or add a new contact if they’re not there yet.
  1. At the bottom of the screen, tap in the message box – your keyboard will appear.
  1. Type your text, then tap the Send button (paper‑airplane icon or blue circle with airplane).

Extras you can send from the same chat:

  • Photos and videos (camera or paperclip icon).
  • Documents and contacts (paperclip icon).
  • Voice messages (press and hold the microphone icon).

Messages show status ticks: one tick sent, two ticks delivered, two blue ticks read (if read receipts are on).

Without saving the number / bulk sending

People often want to send messages without adding a contact or to many numbers at once.

  • Some browser extensions and tools let you send bulk WhatsApp messages using data from Excel/Google Sheets; they usually require WhatsApp Web open and then send each message with a delay to avoid spam flags.
  • Community discussions show tricks like opening a special wa.me/ link in the browser to start a chat without adding the number, or using automation tools, though details vary and can change over time.
  • When using bulk tools, creators strongly recommend respecting WhatsApp’s terms so your number doesn’t get blocked.

WhatsApp Business & marketing messages

If you’re using WhatsApp Business or an API provider, you can send structured, scalable messages.

  • You create message templates (for OTPs, notifications, or marketing) that must be approved before use.
  • Templates fall into categories like Authentication , Utility (order updates, reminders), and Marketing (promos, offers).
  • You can format with bold/italics and add buttons such as quick replies, website, phone call, or view catalog to drive actions directly from the message.

With APIs (such as via a messaging platform), you send a WhatsApp message by:

  • Referencing the approved template ID (often called ContentSid or similar).
  • Passing variables (like customer name or order ID) in a JSON object to personalize each message.

Tiny example (conceptual)

Template body: “Hi {{1}}, your order {{2}} is out for delivery.”
Variables might be { "1": "Alex", "2": "O12235234" }, and the system sends the final message using the template plus the variables.

TL;DR:

  • For everyday use, open WhatsApp → new chat → pick contact → type → send.
  • For one‑off or bulk to many numbers, you can use web tools and extensions but must stay within WhatsApp’s rules.
  • For business/automation, use approved message templates via an API, with categories, variables, and optional buttons for marketing and notifications.

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