Send a test Broadcast
Create an Unofficial API Broadcast, pick a contact group, write a text message, and send it now.
In this tutorial, you will send one small test Broadcast from an Unofficial API account to a contact group.
Time needed: 10 minutes
Before you start
Make sure:
- You are logged in to Wabot.
- The WhatsApp account you will send from shows Online.
- You have a small test group or Broadcast List. Put only your own number in it first.
If WhatsApp is not connected yet, finish Connect Your WhatsApp Account first.
Only send to people who asked to get messages from you. A phone number in your list is not the same as permission.
1. Open Broadcast
On the left menu, click Broadcast.
2. Start a new Broadcast
Click Create.
Enter a Broadcast Name you will recognise later.
Example: Test Broadcast
3. Choose Unofficial API and a small group
- Select Unofficial API.
- Pick the WhatsApp account that is Online.
- Choose Contact Groups.
- Under Include Groups, pick your test group or Broadcast List.
- Check the recipient count. For this tutorial, keep it to a few numbers only.
Click Continue.
4. Write a text message
Choose Text & Media, then Caption Only.
Type a short message.
This is a test Broadcast from Wabot.
You can add {name} if you want each person to see their name.
If you see Send Test Message, send one to your own number first.
Use the country code, with no + and no spaces.
Right: 60123456789
Wrong: +60 12-345 6789
Click Continue.
5. Send it now
Choose Send Now.
Review the account, audience, and message. Click Launch Broadcast only when those look right.
Make sure it worked
This tutorial worked when:
- The Broadcast appears in the list.
- The status moves to Sending or Completed.
- The test phone receives the WhatsApp message.
- There is no Failed status for that recipient.
If it didn’t work
The message did not arrive
- Check the account is still Online.
- Open the Broadcast and click Report.
- Confirm the test number is in the group, with country code and no
+.
Right: 60123456789
Wrong: +60 12-345 6789
You cannot click Continue
- Fill in Broadcast Name.
- Select an Unofficial API account.
- Select at least one group under Include Groups.
Official API asks for a template
This tutorial uses Unofficial API. If you selected Official API, go back and switch, or follow Send a Broadcast with a Pre-Approved Template.
Status is Failed
Open Report and read the error. Do not send again to a large list until the test works.
Next
Your test Broadcast is done. Next, send with a Meta-approved template from an Official API account.