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# Create a WhatsApp Limited Time Offer Message

Encourage quick action by sending limited-time offers using a WhatsApp Template message. For example, announce a flash sale with a coupon code that expires at a specific date and time, encouraging customers to purchase right away.

### Required Editions

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Note Limited Time Offer is supported only in accounts with Unified Messaging. For more information, contact your Account Executive.

Before you create a limited time offer message, complete these tasks.

- Register as a developer on the Meta Developer Registration page and set up a new app in the App Dashboard.
- To send rich media, [Upload Media Via Graph API](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api/guides/upload).
- [Create WhatsApp message template](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/business-management-api/message-templates) for limited time offers using APIs and specify header, body, and footer for each card. For more information, see [WhatsApp Business Account Message Templates.](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api/reference/whats-app-business-account/message_templates)

1. In Content Builder, select **Create | Chat Messaging | WhatsApp Template Message**
2. To see your approved templates, click **Browse**.
3. Click the template you want to use, and click **Select**.
4. Select the language you want to use, and click **Next**.
5. Enter the body text and replace the variable values.
6. Enter when the offer expires, your preferred time zone, and a coupon code if applicable.
7. Save your changes.

Your template message is ready to [send in Journey Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mc_jb_whatsapp_send_template_messages_in_journey_builder.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "After you personalize your template messages, use Journey Builder to start sending.").

#### See Also

- [_External Site_: Limited Time Offer](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/business-management-api/message-templates/limited-time-offer-templates/)