What is a channel-specific template?

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The Conversation API supports sending template messages where all or parts of the message content is pre-defined. The message templates can also contain dynamic content which is populated when sending the message using template parameters.

A channel-specific message template can only be used on the channel to which it corresponds. Currently, WhatsApp and KakaoTalk templates are the only supported channel-specific templates, and they're stored by Facebook WhatsApp Business API and KakaoTalk, respectively. Note that, in some cases, you must use channel-specific template messages when sending messages on the WhatsApp or KakaoTalk channels:

• For WhatsApp, sending a message outside of a 24-hour customer care session requires an approved template. Templates are generally constructed by Sinch based on your organization's needs. You may also have access to WhatsApp-specific Message Composer functionality on the Sinch Customer Dashboard. If you used the embedded signup process, you'll also have access to a set of default templates.
  
  
• For KakaoTalk, sending an AlimTalk message requires an approved template. Sinch has a dedicated online team and account manager that will be able to assist you in the creation and submission of a template for approval. You may also have access to KakaoTalk-specific Message Composer functionality on the Sinch Customer Dashboard.
  
  

Learn more about working with Conversation API templates.

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Watch this demo video to get a feel for how to make the most of connected conversations using Conversation API and the easily accessible demo on the Sinch customer dashboard:

The video shows you how you can get stared with Sinch using one simple API to reach customers over multiple channels and deliver a mobile-first experience that's out of this world.

Useful Links:

• Conversation API Getting Started Guide - takes you through all the different steps of creating your first app with Conversation API.
• Sinch Developer Documentation - contains comprehensive documentation and tutorials, which show you how you can quickly create and configure your first Conversation API app. 
• Learn more about Sinch Conversation API.