> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.whapi.cloud/help-desk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.whapi.cloud/help-desk/sending/overview-of-other-methods-for-sending/send-stories.md). # Send Stories WhatsApp Stories (statuses) are available through the Whapi API. This article covers how to publish, view, and manage them. ### How to publish a Story Use the [Create & publish story](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/createstory) method. You must choose **one of two mutually exclusive types**: * **Media story** — provide a `media` field (URL, base64, or file ID) with an optional `caption`. * **Text story** — provide `caption` (the text), `background_color`, `caption_color`, and optionally `font_type`. No `media` field. There are also type-specific methods: * [Post text story](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/createstorytext) method * [Post media story](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/createstorymedia) method * [Post audio story](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/createstoryaudio) method > **Note:** Your story will only be visible to contacts who have your number saved in their address book. *** ### How to send a Story to all contacts at once Use the [Create & publish story](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/createstory) method and **omit the `contacts` parameter**. When `contacts` is not specified, Whapi automatically fetches your full contact list and sends the story to all of them. If you have **more than 10 000 contacts**, send stories in batches by splitting the list and passing groups via the `contacts` parameter. This avoids timeouts and ensures reliable delivery. *** ### How to check Story views To see who viewed your story, use the [Get group message or story view statuses](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/getmessageviewstatuses) method with the `MessageID` of the story. You can also track views in real time via webhooks — subscribe to the `statuses.post` and `statuses.put` events. Note that webhook-based view tracking for stories may not be fully reliable in all cases. *** ### How to delete a Story Deleting stories via the API is **not currently supported** due to technical limitations in how WhatsApp handles status deletion internally. Stories expire automatically after 24 hours per WhatsApp's standard behavior. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://support.whapi.cloud/help-desk/sending/overview-of-other-methods-for-sending/send-stories.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.