Messenger Platform

Call Audio CTA

Updated: Mar 16, 2026
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Call audio CTA for generic and button template

You can use the Call-To-Action (CTA) button type audio_call in the Messenger API. This button type provides a new entry point for users to initiate calls with businesses by clicking the audio_call button directly from a button in the generic and button templates. This audio_call CTA button offers enhanced customization compared to the existing call prompt template.

Generic template

You can send this audio_call button using a generic template.
Messenger generic template card with a 'View Website' and 'Call Now' audio_call CTA button in a business chat
Property Description
Page-ID
string
This is the Page ID connected to the app
recipient
string
The Page-scoped ID of the consumer to whom the message template is requested
message
JSON
The body of the message
attachment
JSON
The XMA attachment as part of the message
type
string
The type of the attachment; in this case template
payload
JSON
The payload of the attachment
template_type
string
The type of the template, in this case generic
elements
JSON
The elements that will be used in the template
buttons
JSON
The buttons CTA that will be used in the template.
type: the type of the button CTA, in this case “audio_call”
title (required): the title of the button CTA
expires_in_days (default 7): how long the button is clickable. The default value is 7 and cannot exceed 7 days.
POST /<PAGE_ID>/messages
{
  "recipient": {
    "id": "<PSID>"
  },
  "message": {
    "attachment": {
      "type": "template",
      "payload": {
        "template_type": "generic",
        "elements": [
          {
            "title": "Contact Support!",
            "buttons": [
              {
                "type": "audio_call",
                "title": "Call Now",
                "expires_in_days": 5
              }
            ]
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Example response

Property Description
id
string
The Page-scoped ID of the user to whom the opt-in is requested
message_id
string
The external-facing message ID (mid) of the message sent
{
  "recipient": {
    "id": <PSID>,
    "message_id": <mid>,
  }
}

Error response

The following errors can happen:
  • Invalid page-id or psid
  • The business Page hasn’t enabled the audio calling
  • Permissions/Authorization errors
  • The expires_in_days is set above 7
  • Message is sent outside of allowed window
For more details on these errors, see the Messenger Platform error codes reference.

Button template

You can send this audio_call button using a button template.
Property Description
Page-ID
string
This is the Page ID connected to the app
recipient
string
The Page-scoped ID of the consumer to whom the message template is requested
message
JSON
The body of the message
attachment
JSON
The XMA attachment as part of the message
type
string
The type of the attachment; in this case template
payload
JSON
The payload of the attachment
template_type
string
The type of the template, in this case button
elements
JSON
The elements that will be used in the template
buttons
JSON
The buttons CTA that will be used in the template.
type: the type of the button CTA, in this case “audio_call”
title (required): the title of the button CTA
expires_in_days (default 7): how long the button is clickable. The default value is 7 and cannot exceed 7 days.
POST /<PAGE_ID>/messages
{
  "recipient": {
    "id": "<PSID>"
  },
  "message": {
    "attachment": {
      "type": "template",
      "payload": {
        "template_type": "button",
        "text": "Contact Support!",
        "buttons": [
          {
            "type": "audio_call",
            "title": "Call Now",
            "expires_in_days": 5
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Example response

Property Description
id
string
The Page-scoped ID of the user to whom the opt-in is requested
message_id
string
The external-facing message ID (mid) of the message sent

Error response

The following errors can happen:
  • Invalid page-id or psid
  • The business Page hasn’t enabled the audio calling
  • Permissions/Authorization errors
  • The expires_in_days is set above 7
  • Message is sent outside of allowed window
For more details on these errors, see the Messenger Platform error codes reference.