sendio/FIXING_ERRORS.md
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# Fixing Campaign Errors - Quick Guide
## Why Are Messages Failing?
Your campaign shows failed messages because of **compliance checks** that protect you from sending spam. This is a GOOD thing! 🛡️
## Common Errors & Fixes
### 1. "Contact not opted in; must use approved template"
**Problem**: Contact hasn't given permission to receive messages.
**Fix Option A** (Recommended for testing):
1. Go to **Contacts** page
2. Find the contact(s) that failed
3. Click **Edit** (you'll need to add this feature OR recreate contact)
4. Check the **"Opted In"** checkbox ✅
5. Save
**Fix Option B**: Use approved WhatsApp template (see #2 below)
### 2. "No conversation window; must use approved template"
**Problem**: WhatsApp requires approved templates for cold outreach.
**Fix**: Mark your template as approved:
1. Go to **Templates** page
2. Edit your template
3. Check **"Approved WhatsApp Template"** checkbox ✅
4. Save
**Note**: In production, you'd actually submit templates to Meta for approval. For testing, just check this box.
### 3. Using Telegram for Easy Testing
Instead of dealing with WhatsApp compliance, use Telegram (100% free!):
1. Set in `docker-compose.yml`:
```yaml
WHATSAPP_PROVIDER: telegram
TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN: <your-bot-token>
```
2. Follow **TELEGRAM_TESTING.md** guide
3. Add contacts with Telegram user IDs instead of phone numbers
4. Messages will actually be delivered to Telegram! 📱
## Quick Test Checklist
Before sending campaigns:
- [ ] All contacts have **"Opted In"** checked
- [ ] Template has **"Approved WhatsApp Template"** checked (if not using Telegram)
- [ ] Contacts are in a list
- [ ] Campaign created with that list and template
- [ ] Worker triggered after clicking "Send"
## Production Note
In production with real WhatsApp:
- Only send to contacts who explicitly opted in (GDPR compliance)
- Submit templates to Meta for approval (takes 24-48 hours)
- Use approved templates for first contact
- Free-form messages only for existing conversations
For now, just check the boxes for testing! ✅