Delay Message
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The Delay Command allows you to introduce a random delay before sending a message. This is useful to make automated conversations feel more natural and avoid messages being delivered instantly one after another.
Command Syntax
<Your message here> !/DELAY/<X>/<Y>/!
- X → Minimum delay (in milliseconds).
- Y → Maximum delay (in milliseconds).
- ⚠️ 1000 milliseconds = 1 second.
How it works
- Write your message normally.
- At the end of the message, append the !/DELAY/X/Y/! command.
- Wazzap will wait a random time between X and Y before sending the message.
- The value must be an integer in milliseconds.
Examples
Example 1
Hello, how are you? !/DELAY/1000/6000/!
- The message will be delayed randomly between 1 and 6 seconds before being sent.
Example 2
We have a new promotion for you! !/DELAY/2000/5000/!
- The message will be delayed randomly between 2 and 5 seconds.
Best Practices
- Always place the delay command at the end of the message.
- Use realistic values (e.g., 1000–6000 ms) to simulate natural response times.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Values must be written in milliseconds.
- Both numbers (X and Y) must be integers.
- If the command is malformed or misplaced, the message may be sent instantly without delay.
- This command applies to each message individually.
✅ With the Delay Command, you can make your WhatsApp automations more natural and human-like, reducing the risk of messages being flagged as bulk or spam.