Introduction
Learn how to use the SentSays API for WhatsApp marketing, including authentication, rate limits, and base URL information.
Welcome to the SentSays API, a powerful and secure interface to help developers integrate WhatsApp Business functionality into their own systems. With this API, you can send messages, manage contacts, automate replies, and build custom workflows with full control.
Base URL
All API requests should be made to the following endpoint:
Authentication
The SentSays API uses Bearer Token Authentication.
To authenticate:
- Go to the Developer Tools section in your SentSays dashboard.
- Click Generate Access Token.
- Use the token in the
Authorization
header of every API request:
What You Can Do with the API
The SentSays API allows you to build fully automated and scalable WhatsApp integrations:
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Contact Management
Create, update, delete, and list contacts with metadata and segmentation. -
Contact Groups
Organize your audience into dynamic groups for better targeting. -
Automated Replies
Set up trigger-based auto-responses using text, images, or templates. -
Message Sending
Send WhatsApp messages including:- Text messages with buttons
- Media messages (images, videos, documents, audio)
- WhatsApp-approved message templates
Before You Begin
To use the API, make sure:
- You’ve set up your WhatsApp integration via Embedded Signup
- You have a verified Facebook Business account
- You’ve generated your Bearer token from Developer Tools
Need Help?
- Full API schema and endpoints: View Full API Reference
- Contact support: support@sentsays.com