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WhatsApp Templates

How to Add Buttons to Templates

Add call-to-action buttons (URL or phone number) or quick-reply buttons to a template.

Intermediate 4 min read

Tutorial video coming soon

What You'll Learn

In this tutorial you'll learn:

  • Add a URL, phone number, or quick-reply button
  • Understand button text restrictions

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Choose a button type

Available types are: a URL button (opens a link), a Phone Number button (starts a call), and Quick Reply buttons (send a preset reply back).

Add button menu listing Quick Reply (Custom), Visit Website and Call Phone Number
Choose a button type.
2

Fill in the button details

Every button needs its own text label. URL buttons need a destination link; phone buttons need a number. Button text cannot contain emojis or variable placeholders.

Website button with the label Track order and a destination URL, shown in the message preview
Each button needs its own label and target.
Tip

URL buttons can include a {{1}} variable at the end of the link for per-recipient click tracking in campaigns.

How to Add Buttons to Templates — Vaaniq Tutorials