Campaigns
Understanding Campaign Status
Learn about different WhatsApp campaign statuses and how to troubleshoot common issues
Campaign Status Guide
Understanding your campaign status helps you track progress and identify any issues. Here’s what each status means and how to respond.
Campaign Status Types
Pre-Send Statuses
1. Draft
- What it means: Campaign is saved but not scheduled
- Actions: Can be edited or scheduled
2. Scheduled
- What it means: Campaign is queued for future delivery
- Actions: Can be edited or canceled before sending
Active Statuses
3. Sending
- What it means: Campaign is currently being delivered
- Actions: Can be paused if needed
4. Paused
- What it means: Delivery has been temporarily stopped
- Actions: Can be resumed or canceled
Completion Statuses
5. Completed
- What it means: All messages have been processed
- Actions: View reports, duplicate campaign
6. Failed
- What it means: Campaign encountered errors during sending
- Actions: Review error details, contact support if needed
Status Dashboard
Campaign List View
- Color-coded status indicators
- Quick filters by status type
- Search and sort functionality
Status Details
For each campaign, view:
- Progress bar showing completion percentage
- Message breakdown (sent, delivered, read, etc.)
- Error details (if any)
- Timeline of status changes
Common Issues and Solutions
1. Campaign Stuck in “Scheduled”
- Possible causes:
- Scheduled time hasn’t arrived yet
- System processing delay
- Solution: Wait a few minutes, then refresh
2. Campaign Stuck in “Sending”
- Possible causes:
- Large recipient list
- Rate limiting by WhatsApp
- Solution: Wait for processing to complete
3. Campaign Marked as “Failed”
- Possible causes:
- Template approval issues
- Invalid phone numbers
- Account restrictions
- Solution: Check error details and address the specific issue
Best Practices
Before Sending
- Test with a small audience first
- Verify all template variables
- Check sending limits
During Sending
- Monitor progress in real-time
- Be prepared to pause if issues arise
- Keep an eye on delivery rates
After Completion
- Review performance metrics
- Document any issues encountered
- Use insights for future campaigns
