Text · context.message_id
Reply with the question quoted.
A normal text message plus context.message_id: WhatsApp shows the customer's message quoted above your answer.
to and the message ids are n8n expressions that read the WhatsApp Trigger right before this node ($json.messages[0].from / .id). For a manual test, replace them with a number and a message id.
The JSON body
HTTP Request → Body → JSON{ "messaging_product": "whatsapp", "recipient_type": "individual", "to": "{{ $json.messages[0].from }}", "type": "text", "context": { "message_id": "{{ $json.messages[0].id }}" }, "text": { "body": "Done. Friday at 6 pm is yours." }}Limits & common mistakes
Source (opens in a new tab)context.message_idis the wamid of the message you reply to; take it from the trigger (messages[0].id).The quoted bubble doesn't show if that message was deleted, archived or moved to long-term storage (typically after 30 days).
Source (opens in a new tab)A reaction can't be sent as a reply, and a template reply shows no quote.
Source (opens in a new tab)Same 24-hour window as any free-form message.
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How to set up the credential in n8n
- In n8n, open Credentials → Create credential and pick Header Auth.
- Fill in the two fields:NameAuthorizationValueBearer <your token>
- Open the pasted node. Authentication is already Generic → Header Auth; choose the credential you just made.
- Use a System User token from Meta Business settings; the token on the API Setup page expires within hours.Source (opens in a new tab)Source (opens in a new tab)
Your token lives in n8n only. I never ask for it.
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