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# WhatsApp LTO Template

LTO templates help you showcase **expiration dates** and **countdown timers** for offer codes in WhatsApp messages. This makes it easier to communicate time-sensitive deals and drive customer engagement.

The message includes an **offer expiration details section** with:

* A **heading**
* An **optional countdown timer**
* The **offer code**

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### Steps to Create an LTO Template

1. Navigate to Templates → WhatsApp Templates → Create Template&#x20;

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2. Select your **WhatsApp sender**, enter a **template name**, and choose **Pre-Approved** from the **Template Type** dropdown.
3. From the **Header** dropdown, select **Limited-Time Offer** and enter the **offer text** (max **16 characters**).
   * Enable the **Expiration Code** toggle if a countdown timer is needed. The expiration time is set when creating the journey.&#x20;

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4. (Optional) Select the **media type** (**image or video**) and upload your file.
5. Enter the **message body** (max **600 characters**) and enable the **Shorten URLs** toggle to track link clicks.&#x20;

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6. Add at least **one Copy Code button** and **one CTA URL button** (mandatory).&#x20;
   * The **Copy Code button** must always be the **first button** in the template.
   * **Button text limit:** 25 characters.
   * **CTA URL limit:** 2,000 characters.
   * **Copy Code button text cannot be customized.**&#x20;

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7. Click **Save** to save the template as a **draft**.
8. Click **Submit for Approval** to send it for review. Once approved, it can be used in **journeys** to send messages.

#### **Limitations:**

* LTO is only supported in **Pre-Approved** templates.
* Footers are not supported.
* Users viewing the message on **WhatsApp Web or Desktop** won’t see the offer; instead, they'll receive a message stating that their client does not support it.