Is there a way to increase the character limit for marketing templates in the API beyond the new reduced limit(550 characters)?
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in response to recent changes, the character limit(550) for marketing templates in the WhatsApp API has been reduced, impacting the way I communicate detailed information to my clients. My clients are busy individuals who prefer comprehensive messages to avoid back-and-forth communication. The current limit constrains my ability to convey necessary details effectively, risking miscommunication and reduced client satisfaction.

I understand the intention behind this change is to enhance user engagement by encouraging concise messaging. However, given my specific use case where detailed communication is essential, I am exploring any possible avenues to adjust or extend the character limit, even if it's on a case-by-case basis.

I am seeking advice on whether there are any existing best practices for conveying detailed information within the new constraints, or if there's a process to request a character limit extension for specific scenarios. Additionally, I would appreciate any tips on optimizing message content to fit the new limitations without sacrificing crucial information.

Thank you in advance for your insights and assistance

Shobha
Asked about 2 years ago
Jorge

Hi Shobha, Could you please share here where is published this new limit in the documentation?

April 2 at 3:33 PM
Selected Answer
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The limit is not currently written in the documentation, but it is no longer possible to create templates with more than 550 characters in the message body. If you create a template within Meta, you will see that it is no longer possible to create a template there

April 22 at 5:24 PM
Gabriel
Uday

The API is returning an error when trying to create templates more than 550 Characters.

November 3 at 9:15 PM