Sending Document Messages

Learn how to send document files (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to your customers via WhatsApp using the CEQUENS API. Includes supported formats, best practices, and examples.

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API token

Please refer to this page to fine the API Token: https://developer.cequens.com/reference/whatsapp-business-ver2

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Supported Document Formats

  • PDF: .pdf
  • Word: .doc, .docx
  • Excel: .xls, .xlsx
  • PowerPoint: .ppt, .pptx
  • Text: .txt

Maximum file size: 100 MB

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Sending Messages Outside the 24-Hour Messaging Window

Regular text messages and media messages (i.e., any non-template messages) can only be delivered within 24 hours of the customer's last message to your business.

If the business sends a message outside this 24-hour window, an error will be returned by the API.

Message templates are not subject to this restriction and should be used for reaching customers outside the 24-hour window.

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Best Practices

  • Always specify a descriptive filename to help recipients identify the document
  • Use captions to provide context about the document content
  • Ensure document URLs are publicly accessible before sending
  • Keep file sizes under 100 MB
  • PDF format is recommended for maximum compatibility across devices
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