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# How to Set Up an Away Message on WhatsApp Business
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-set-up-auto-reply-on-whatsapp-business/
- Published: 2025-05-08T16:03:21.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-08T16:03:21.000Z
- Description: With this set-up, you can keep your communication smooth and professional, without lifting a finger.
- Author: Louis Eriakha
- Tags: / Tech Guide, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business

Whether you’re busy, away from work, or just want to keep your contacts updated, setting up an auto-reply on WhatsApp is a great way to stay responsive. 

While the regular WhatsApp app doesn’t offer this feature for personal accounts, [WhatsApp Business](https://www.techloy.com/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-business-for-customer-communication/) makes it easy to set up automatic replies in just a few steps.

[How to Set up WhatsApp Business for Your Customer ServiceThis guide will teach you how to set up WhatsApp Business for your customer service.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-1767.png)TechloyHenry Chikwem![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1610548822783-33fb5cb0e3a8-2)](https://www.techloy.com/how-to-set-up-whatsapp-business-for-customer-communication/)

## How to Set Up an Away Message on WhatsApp Business

### Step 1: Tap on the 'Tools' button at the bottom right.

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### Step 2: Scroll down and select the **‘Away Message’** option.

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### Step 3: Toggle on the **‘Send away message’** switch

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### Step 4: Edit your away message by tapping the pencil icon.

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### Step 5: Once you've written your message, tap **‘OK.’**

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### Step 6: Save your changes by tapping **‘SAVE’** at the top right.

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## Conclusion

Setting up auto-replies on WhatsApp is a simple but effective way to manage conversations when you’re unavailable. 

It keeps your contacts informed and maintains smooth communication, whether you’re handling personal chats or business inquiries. With just a few quick steps, you can make WhatsApp work smarter and stay connected, without constantly checking your phone.

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