# How to Send Welcome Message to Users On First Time Opening your WhatsApp Number ?

A welcome request trigger is a feature in WhatsApp chatbots that sends a customized welcome message to users when they open a chat for the first time.

#### Steps to Set Up a Welcome Request Trigger:

1. Go to the **Bot Builder**.
2. Select **WhatsApp chat Bot**.
3. Select **Welcome Request**.
4. Choose your desired channel.
5. Save the settings.

When a user opens a WhatsApp chat for the first time, the bot will send your custom welcome message automatically.

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