> 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 ### 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 dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` 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 optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.