---
title: "Check if a template is required to send a message"
method: GET
path: "/v1/whatsapp/messaging/is-template-required"
tags: ["WhatsApp"]
---

# Check if a template is required to send a message

`GET /v1/whatsapp/messaging/is-template-required`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.atlas.so`
- URL: `https://api.atlas.so/v1/whatsapp/messaging/is-template-required`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

WhatsApp allows to programmatically send free-form messages during 24-hour window after last inbound message

## Query parameters

- `customer_id` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- ExternalWaSendingWindowCheckResult
  - `customerId` string, uuid, required
  - `lastInboundMessageDate` string, date-time, nullable
  - `templateRequired` boolean, required

## Other responses

- `422`: Validation Error

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