https://community.sinch.com/t5/WhatsApp/How-did-WhatsApp-opt-in-requirements-change-in-November-of-2024/ta-p/17635 <DIV class="lia-message-template-content-zone"> <P>As of <A title="Opt-in update November 2024" href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/overview/getting-opt-in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">November 2024</A>, you no longer have to specify that subsequent messages will be sent via WhatsApp when <A title="collecting opt-ins" href="https://community.sinch.com/t5/WhatsApp/Why-must-the-user-Opt-In-to-receive-WhatsApp-messages/ta-p/6877" target="_self">collecting opt-ins</A>.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You must still:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <UL> <LI>Comply with all local laws.<BR /><BR /></LI> <LI>Collect the recipient's mobile phone number prior to messaging the recipient.<BR /><BR /></LI> <LI>Collect the recipient's consent to receive subsequent messages prior to messaging recipient. However, you no longer have to specify that those subsequent messages will be delivered on WhatsApp.<BR /><BR /></LI> </UL> <P><A href="https://www.sinch.com/products/apis/messaging/whatsapp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><EM>Learn more about the Sinch WhatsApp Business API</EM></A><EM>.</EM></P> </DIV> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:22:22 GMT Sam_Williams 2024-12-17T22:22:22Z https://community.sinch.com/t5/WhatsApp/How-did-WhatsApp-opt-in-requirements-change-in-November-of-2024/ta-p/17635 <DIV class="lia-message-template-content-zone"> <P>As of <A title="Opt-in update November 2024" href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/overview/getting-opt-in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">November 2024</A>, you no longer have to specify that subsequent messages will be sent via WhatsApp when <A title="collecting opt-ins" href="https://community.sinch.com/t5/WhatsApp/Why-must-the-user-Opt-In-to-receive-WhatsApp-messages/ta-p/6877" target="_self">collecting opt-ins</A>.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You must still:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <UL> <LI>Comply with all local laws.<BR /><BR /></LI> <LI>Collect the recipient's mobile phone number prior to messaging the recipient.<BR /><BR /></LI> <LI>Collect the recipient's consent to receive subsequent messages prior to messaging recipient. However, you no longer have to specify that those subsequent messages will be delivered on WhatsApp.<BR /><BR /></LI> </UL> <P><A href="https://www.sinch.com/products/apis/messaging/whatsapp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><EM>Learn more about the Sinch WhatsApp Business API</EM></A><EM>.</EM></P> </DIV> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:22:22 GMT https://community.sinch.com/t5/WhatsApp/How-did-WhatsApp-opt-in-requirements-change-in-November-of-2024/ta-p/17635 Sam_Williams 2024-12-17T22:22:22Z