Enums

Enumerations used by the Template endpoints. Endpoints link here instead of repeating the full value lists.

Template Category

The category of a WhatsApp message template; determines the component rules. Used by: Create Template, Get Templates, Get Template Detail, and Update Template.

Value	Meaning
`UTILITY`	Transactional / utility messages (e.g. order updates).
`MARKETING`	Promotional messages (e.g. offers, announcements).
`AUTHENTICATION`	One-time passcodes and authentication messages.

The review/lifecycle status of a template. Used by: Get Templates, Get Template Detail, Create Template, and Update Template.

Value	Meaning
`APPROVED`	Approved by Meta and usable.
`PENDING`	Under review (typical right after create/edit).
`REJECTED`	Rejected by Meta.
`PAUSED`	Paused, usually due to quality.
`DISABLED`	Disabled.

The quality rating of a template, derived by Meta from user feedback. Used by: Get Templates and Get Template Detail.

How variables are referenced within a template. Used by: Get Templates and Get Template Detail.

Value	Meaning
`POSITIONAL`	Variables referenced by position (`{{1}}`, `{{2}}`).
`NAMED`	Variables referenced by name.