Manage your templates with the Content Template Builder
In the Content Template Builder in the Twilio Console, you can search and filter existing templates, view template details, delete and duplicate templates, submit templates for WhatsApp approval, and manage templates programmatically with the Content API.
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Search and filter existing content templates
Search: Search for templates by name or by any of the text content in the template. Text content includes fields like Body, Title, Subtitle, Header Text, or Friendly Name.
To search in the Console, enter the parameters you want to search or filter by. The Templates table will update in real time to show a matching subset of templates.
You can also search by using the Content API:
GET "https://content.twilio.com/v2/ContentAndApprovals?ChannelEligibility=whatsapp:unsubmitted&Language=en"
To learn how to use the v2 template search API endpoint in the Content API, see the Content API resources page.
View template details
Click on the template name to view its details. You can edit the template by clicking the Edit button or submit the template for WhatsApp approval by clicking the Submit for WhatsApp approval button.
Delete templates
To delete a template, go to Actions, click ⋮ and select the delete option. By clicking the Delete button and confirming deletion, the template will no longer be available in the Content template Builder, the Content API, or on the WhatsApp Business Account.
Duplicate templates
To duplicate a template, go to Actions, click ⋮ and select the duplicate option. Duplicating a template allows you to create a new template with a different name or language and edit the new template. This is especially useful for translating a template into a different language.
Submit templates for WhatsApp approval
To submit a template for WhatsApp approval, view your template and click the Submit for WhatsApp approval button. Submitting to WhatsApp for approval requires you to choose a WhatsApp template category. The entire template is submitted for WhatsApp approval. WhatsApp usually approves or rejects template submissions in 48 hours or less.
If you're using the legacy Twilio Console, see the following details on how to manage your templates.
Search and filter existing content templates
Search: Search for templates by name or by any of the text content in the template. Text content includes fields like Body, Title, Subtitle, Header Text, or Friendly Name.
Filter: Filter templates by their Language, Content Type, Last Updated, or Channel Eligibility.
To search in the Console, enter the parameters you want to search or filter by and click the Apply Search button to get a matching subset of templates. You can use multiple search and filter parameters simultaneously to obtain a more specific set of templates. To access the UI, go to the Twilio Console and navigate to Messaging > Content template Builder or visit Messaging > Content Template Builder.
You can also search by using the Content API:
GET "https://content.twilio.com/v2/ContentAndApprovals?ChannelEligibility=whatsapp:unsubmitted&Language=en"
To learn how to use the v2 template search API endpoint in the Content API, see the Content API resources page.
View template details
Click on the template name to view its details. You can also access additional management options by clicking the select menu (⋮). From this menu, you can duplicate or delete templates, copy the ContentSid to your clipboard, or view the template.
From the Details page, you can review previously created templates. Editing templates is not supported. To make changes, use the duplicate template feature.
The General Information section provides details about the template's content type, language, last update, approval status, and more.
The Supported Channels section explains which channels your template can be sent to based on template type and approval status.
Delete templates
To delete a template, click the select menu (⋮) or go to the template Details page and select the delete option. By clicking the Delete button and confirming deletion, the template will no longer be available in the Content template Builder, the Content API, or on the WhatsApp Business Account.
Duplicate templates
To duplicate a template, click the select menu (⋮) or go to the template Details page and select the duplicate option. Duplicating a template allows you to create a new template with a different name or language and edit the new template. This is especially useful for translating a template into a different language.
Submit templates for WhatsApp approval
You can submit a template for WhatsApp approval both at the time of creation and separately within the template Details page. Submitting to WhatsApp for approval requires you to indicate a template category. The template's approval status will be visible in the template Details page. To learn about best practices to avoid template rejections, see Message template approval criteria.
Twilio supports error codes for Approved, Rejected, and Paused WhatsApp templates. With Twilio Alarms, you can be notified through webhook or email when these and other errors occur.