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How to send a reply that quotes a specific previous WhatsApp message using the context field with a message_id.

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A quoted reply attaches a context block to any outgoing message that references a previous message by its message_id (wamid). WhatsApp shows the original message in a grey quoted box above the new reply — exactly like manually swiping to reply in WhatsApp.

Sending a quoted reply#

Add a context field with the message_id of the message you want to quote:

json
{
  "messaging_product": "whatsapp",
  "to": "919959623255",
  "type": "text",
  "context": {
    "message_id": "wamid.HBgMOTE5OTU5NjIzMjU1FQIAERgSMURCRTFEOUZCMkU4MTZDMzIyAA=="
  },
  "text": {
    "body": "Yes, I can help you with that!"
  }
}

What the recipient sees:

Code
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ 💬 "Hi, I need help with..." │  ← quoted original message
└──────────────────────────────┘
Yes, I can help you with that!

The context field works with any message type — text, image, document, interactive, etc. The message type and context are independent.

Frequently asked#

How do I reply to a specific message on WhatsApp API?

Add a context object to your message with message_id set to the wamid of the message you want to quote. WhatsApp shows the original message in a grey box above your reply.

What is the context field in the WhatsApp API?

It links your outgoing message to a previous message by its wamid. WhatsApp renders the linked message as a quote above your reply.

Where do I get the message_id to quote?

From the API response when a message was sent (messages[0].id), or from the webhook payload when a message was received (messages[0].id).

Can I quote any message type with context?

Yes. The context field works on any outgoing message type — text, image, document, interactive, etc.

Gotchas & common mistakes#

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