WhatsApp Business API Glossary: Key Terms Explained

WhatsApp Business API Glossary: Key Terms Explained

A plain-English glossary of the WhatsApp Business API terms you will meet when you set up and run WhatsApp for your business. Each term links to a full explanation with an example.

WhatsApp Business API terms

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