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2026-05-15

Why You Should Switch from SMS to WhatsApp OTPs

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Security Team

Why You Should Switch from SMS to WhatsApp OTPs

SMS OTPs are notoriously unreliable, subject to high delivery latencies, and vulnerable to SIM swapping. WhatsApp Authentication templates offer a modern alternative.

Benefits of WhatsApp OTPs

  • Higher Delivery Rates: WhatsApp messages bypass telecom carrier filters.
  • End-to-End Encryption: Messages are encrypted, making them vastly more secure than plain-text SMS.
  • Cost-Effective: In many regions, WhatsApp Authentication templates are cheaper than SMS.
  • Better User Experience: Features like the "Copy Code" button make the login process frictionless for end-users.

With Tether Flow's robust API, integrating WhatsApp OTPs into your existing login flow takes just a few lines of code.