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SMS Templates tab view in Salesforce using WatBox

Step 1 : Navigate to the SMS Templates Tab

  • Click on the SMS Templates tab (marked as ① in the image).

  • This will open the SMS Template Page ②.

Template creation form fields in WatBox interface

Step 2 : Fill in Template Details

  • Template Name : Enter a name for your SMS template.

  • Type : Choose the type of template - options include Text, Image, Video, Audio, or Document.

  • Status : Select the status (e.g., Active or Inactive).

  • Select Object : Choose the object this template is for (e.g., Lead, Contact).

    • Note : Selecting Lead / Contact will allow the template to be used for Leads, Contacts, and Campaigns.

Fetch Fields button to insert Salesforce merge fields

Step 3 : Fetch Fields from the Selected Object

  • Click on the Fetch Fields button to retrieve available merge fields from the selected object. These fields can be used in the message body (e.g., {{FirstName}}).

Message body input using merge fields like FirstName
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Step 4 : Compose the Message

  • Body : Enter the text content of your message. You can include merge fields as needed.

Paste media content distribution URL from Salesforce

Step 5: Add Media (for MMS Templates Only)

  • Media URL : Provide the Content Distribution URL from Salesforce ⑤.

  • Or, click the upload icon to upload a media file ④.

    • NOTE : Media Url field will be only available when the template type is other than ‘Text’

Final step – Save SMS template in Salesforce via WatBox
WatBox integration showing object selection dropdown
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Step 6 : Save the Template

  • Click the Save button to create your SMS template.

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