The world is increasingly globalized and real-time communication has become increasingly common, with WhatsApp being one of the most used tools worldwide! Just as communication is important, saving time is also something that users want, and so today we will teach you ways to generate an automatic message on WhatsApp, so you can respond even when you are not available.
Well, this automatic message feature (or vacation message on WhatsApp) only officially exists on WhatsApp Business, but we have prepared a complete guide so that you can also use this function on your personal account, with the help of external applications. Let's go?
How to Put an Automatic Message on Personal WhatsApp
Traditional WhatsApp does not offer any feature for sending automatic messages. But it is still possible to use the WhatsAuto to be able to send automatic messages on WhatsApp, a highly rated app on the Google Play Store, with an approval rating of 4.5, but which is only available for Android devices. If you are interested, see the step-by-step guide on how to use this app below:
- On your device, visit the app store and search for WhatsAuto, downloading and installing it on your phone;
- Once the application is installed, it will request access to your files. Select the “continue” option to continue with the necessary requests;
3. After the basic steps, it’s time to choose the text you want to use as an automatic reply. You can choose one of the available automatic message options on WhatsApp or write a personalized one. After selecting the desired text, click “done” and finish the procedure;
4. You must enable automatic messages on WhatsApp and, to do so, select the “Automatic reply disabled” switch, activating it. It is worth remembering that as soon as this change is made, WhatsAuto will request permission to access your cell phone notifications;
5. That's it! The automatic message function on WhatsApp will be activated and any message that arrives for you will be replied with the pre-written text.
How to Set Up an Automatic Message on WhatsApp Business
What is WhatsApp Business?
This is the professional/business version of this messaging app. It stands out for offering business owners the opportunity to not only send automatic messages on WhatsApp, but also to showcase their products, portfolios and other relevant information. This version of the app is available for iOS and Android, and it is free for users. See below how to download it and how to set up an automatic message:
- Open your phone’s app store, search for “WhatsApp Business” and download the app;
- After downloading it, open the app and go to the menu (located in the top right corner of the screen) and find the “Settings” option;
- In the settings area, you will find the “Company settings” option, where you will have the “Away message” option;
4. Simply activate the “Away Message” option and edit the automatic message on WhatsApp. After typing the text you want, click “Ok”;
5. To configure when the automatic message on WhatsApp should be sent, access the “Always send” option and select the best choice for you, but don’t forget to access “save” to finish the process;
6. To edit the correct text, go back to the settings and press the “Greeting message” option, so you can select a default text or edit it as you wish;
conclusion
Setting up automatic messages on WhatsApp is not a difficult task, despite it not being a function available on the standard WhatsApp. However, with the help of apps like WhatsAuto, you can access this function without any major difficulties and even customize the message you want! Just follow our guide and, in a few minutes, you will have the functions activated.
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