Objective
This article shows you how to reach the WhatsApp Sandbox from the Messaging menu, so you can send test WhatsApp messages without setting up a production sender first.
Product
WhatsApp Business Platform
Environment
Twilio Console
Procedure
- In the Twilio Console, select Communications in the left sidebar.
- Select Messaging, then Try out WhatsApp Sandbox.
- If you have not used the sandbox before, Activate Your Sandbox appears with the sandbox terms and conditions. Accept them to continue.
- The WhatsApp try-it-out panel opens, where you can send a test message.
Additional Information
The sandbox is for testing only. To send WhatsApp messages to your own customers you need a WhatsApp sender, which you set up under Numbers & senders.
The same sandbox is reachable from the try-it-out section of the Twilio Console home page.
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