---
title: "Mark message as read and display a typing indicator"
method: POST
path: "/whatsapp/inboundMessages/{id}/typingIndicator"
tags: ["WhatsApp Inbound Messages"]
---

# Mark message as read and display a typing indicator

`POST /whatsapp/inboundMessages/{id}/typingIndicator`

When you receive an inbound message from webhooks, you can use this endpoint to mark the message as read and display a typing indicator so the WhatsApp user knows you are preparing a response.
Messages marked as read display two blue check marks alongside their timestamp.The typing indicator will be dismissed once you respond, or after 25 seconds, whichever comes first. To prevent a poor user experience, only display a typing indicator if you are going to respond.

Marking a message as read will also mark earlier messages in the conversation as read.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

Successfully marked the message as read.

## Other responses

- `404` — The requested resource does not exist.

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