# Creating a Standard Template

The Standard Template allows you to create a basic WhatsApp message template with dynamic variables, formatting options, and approval workflow.

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### Create a New Template &#x20;

**Steps:** &#x20;

1. Click **Add Template** to start creating a new WhatsApp template

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2. Enter a name in the **Name** field to identify your template

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### Time To Live (TTL) &#x20;

The **Time To Live (TTL)** defines how long the template remains valid for delivery.<br>

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**Example:** &#x20;

* If TTL is set to **3 hours:**
* If the customer opens WhatsApp **within 3 hours**, the message will be delivered
* If the customer opens WhatsApp **after 3 hours**, the message will not be **sent**

### Select Template Configuration &#x20;

#### Category &#x20;

Choose the type of template:<br>

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* Marketing
* Utility
* Authentication

Example: Select **Marketing** for promotional conversations

#### Language  <br>

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Select your preferred language for the template.

### Template Type &#x20;

1. Click on **Template Type**
2. Select **Standard Template**<br>

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This option is used to create a simple text-based WhatsApp message.

### Add Variables &#x20;

Variables allow you to insert dynamic data into your template.

#### How it works: &#x20;

* Variables are represented using placeholders (e.g., {{1}})<br>

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* These placeholders are replaced with actual customer data when sending the message

#### Example Use Cases: &#x20;

* Customer Name
* Order ID
* Date

### Compose Message Body &#x20;

Enter your message content in the **Message Body** field.

#### Formatting Options: &#x20;

* **Bold** → Select text and click Bold<br>

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* *Italic* → Select text and click Italic<br>

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* ~~Strikethrough~~ → Select text and click Strikethrough<br>

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### Add Sample Values &#x20;

To ensure proper validation:

**Steps:** &#x20;

1. Enter sample values for each variable used in the template
2. Click **Create**<br>

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### Template Approval Process &#x20;

* Once created, the template status will be **Pending**<br>

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* It is sent for approval to **Meta**

#### Sync Template Status: &#x20;

1. Click **Sync**<br>

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2. This will refresh and update the approval status

### Preview Template &#x20;

After the template is approved:

Steps: &#x20;

1. Click on **Message Preview**
2. View the complete formatted template with sample data<br>

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### Summary &#x20;

The Standard Template helps you:

* Create WhatsApp templates with dynamic variables
* Apply text formatting for better readability
* Control message delivery using TTL
* Submit templates for approval via **Meta**
* Preview final template output before sending


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