# How to: Create an interactive WhatsApp template

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### Step 1: Access the WhatsApp Settings

1. **Log into SalesRook**: Start by logging into your SalesRook Core account.
2. **Go to Settings**: In the bottom left corner of your screen, click on **Settings**.
3. **Navigate to WhatsApp**: From the left-hand menu, select **WhatsApp**.

### Step 2: Open the Template Section

1. **Click on Templates**: In the WhatsApp settings, you will see two tabs: **Numbers** and **Templates**. Click on **Templates** to view and create new templates.

### Step 3: Create a New Template

1. **Click Create Template**: Click the blue **Create Template** button on the right side of the screen.
2. **Enter Template Name**: Choose a unique internal name for the template (e.g., **September Broadcast**). This name will not be visible to customers.
   * The template name should only use lowercase letters and underscores.
3. **Select Template Category**:
   * **Marketing**: Choose **Marketing** for general templates (commonly used).
   * **Utility**: Choose **Utility** for notifications, though Meta may reject these templates more often.
4. **Choose Language**: Select the language you want the template to be in (e.g., **English**).

### Step 4: Set the Header (Optional)

1. **Choose Media for Header**:
   * The **Header** section allows you to attach media like text, images, videos, documents, or locations.
   * If you don’t need a header, toggle it off. If you want to include a document, toggle the header on and select **Document**.
2. **Upload Your File**: Click to upload your document. This will be shown in the message preview.

### Step 5: Write the Message Body

1. **Compose the Message**: Enter the body of your message in the text field.
   * You can format the text with **bold**, **italic**, **strikethrough**, or **monospace**.
2. **Add Variables**:
   * To personalize your message, click **Add Variable** to insert dynamic content (e.g., contact’s first name).
   * Place the variable in the message where it makes sense (e.g., "Hi, {Contact First Name}").
   * **Mapping Variables**: Select the relevant variable, such as **Contact First Name** or **User First Name**.

### Step 6: Add Footer (Optional)

1. **Add Opt-Out Footer**: If needed, include a footer for opt-out messages (e.g., "Reply STOP to unsubscribe").
   * The footer text will appear in paler text and has a character limit of **60 characters**.

### Step 7: Add Buttons (Optional)

1. **Click Add Button**: You can add buttons to your template for quick replies or actions.
   * **Custom Buttons**: You can create a custom quick reply button (e.g., "Rent" or "Buy").
   * **Action Buttons**: You can also add buttons like **Visit Website**, **Call Phone Number**, or **Copy Offer Code**.
2. **Add Multiple Buttons**: Up to 10 buttons can be added, and you can rearrange them as needed.

### Step 8: Save and Submit the Template

1. **Click Create**: After finalizing your template, click **Create** to save and submit it.
   * The template will be pending approval, and it usually gets approved within a few seconds.
2. **Check Approval**: Once the template is approved, it will be available for use. Refresh the page to see the status change to "Approved."

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