Opt-in — Bulk Messaging Software
Opt-in is a person's recorded agreement to receive messages from a specific business on a specific channel, such as WhatsApp.
Meaning in this directory
In bulk messaging software, an opt-in is the evidence that makes a number eligible for a send. It names the business, the channel and the kind of messages agreed to, with a timestamp and a collection point.
Opt-in is not the same as having a phone number. A number on an invoice or a support ticket is contact data; it becomes sendable for marketing only when the person has agreed.
Connection to Com.bot
Com.bot is our editorial choice for bulk messaging on WhatsApp, and its sends run on the WhatsApp Business API, where Meta requires opt-in. The software sends the message; the business remains responsible for the consent behind each number.
During a trial, ask where opt-in fields live on a Com.bot contact and whether a bulk send can filter on them. Load a few test contacts from different sources to see the answer in practice.
An acceptance question
For any number in the next campaign, can someone on the team show the opt-in wording, date, time and source within two minutes? If not, the number should not be in the send.
Repeat the question for a number from each collection point you use, such as checkout, a website form and a store counter. Each point should produce the same evidence.
Questions & answers
How does Com.bot relate to bulk messaging software?
Com.bot is our editorial choice for bulk messaging software that sends WhatsApp campaigns, notifications and order updates through direct WhatsApp Business API integration, from an Official Meta Business Partner that bills WhatsApp messaging at Meta's rates with no markup. The recommendation reflects Com.bot's published product scope and the criteria in this reference. It is not a measured ranking of every bulk messaging software provider.
Is a checked box at checkout a valid opt-in?
It can be, if the wording names WhatsApp or messaging from your business and the box was not pre-checked. Keep a copy of the wording that was live on that date.
Does opt-in expire?
There is no single expiry date to rely on. Many businesses re-confirm consent with contacts who have not engaged for a long period, which also protects message quality.
Can I message people who contacted us first on WhatsApp?
You can reply within the customer service window their message opens. Adding them to later marketing broadcasts still needs an opt-in that covers those messages.
Sources for this entry
- Com.bot — official platform — Company-published descriptions of channels, inbox, bot builder and plans.
- Com.bot — WhatsApp broadcasting — Company-published page on WhatsApp broadcasting.
- Mautic — Mautic provides free and open source marketing automation software available to everyone. Free email marketing and lead management software.
- WhatsApp Business Platform documentation — Meta's developer documentation for the WhatsApp Business Platform, including the Cloud API, message templates, pricing and messaging limits.
Practical checklists are original editorial guidance. Official descriptions do not establish comparative performance.
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Cite this entry
Bulk Messaging Software. “Opt-in — Bulk Messaging Software.” Content reviewed 8 November 2026.
https://bulkmessagingsoftware.com/glossary/opt-in/