Notification > KakaoTalk Bizmessage > Release Notes

2025. 07. 29.

• [API, Console] 친구톡 Upgrade -> 브랜드 메시지 이름 변경

  • 브랜드 메시지 서비스가 브랜드 메시지로 이름이 변경되었습니다.
  • 기존 브랜드 메시지 API는 브랜드 메시지 API로 변경되어 사용됩니다.

• [Console] 백업 기능 추가

  • 브랜드 메시지 발송 이력 백업 기능이 추가되었습니다.

• [API, Console] 브랜드 메시지 M/N 타겟팅 사용 신청 기능 추가

  • M/N 타겟팅 발송을 위해 마케팅 수신동의 증적자료 업로드 및 사용 신청 기능이 추가되었습니다.
  • 브랜드 메시지 M/N 타겟팅은 아래 조건을 만족할 경우 발송할 수 있습니다.
    • 비즈니스 인증 채널
    • 사업자번호 등록
    • 채널 고객센터 전화번호 등록
    • 채널 친구 수 5만 이상
    • 3개월 내 알림톡 발송 성공 이력 보유

• [API, Console] 발신 프로필 080 무료수신거부 정보 등록 API 신규 추가

  • 브랜드 메시지 발송 시 사용되는 발신 프로필의 080 무료수신거부 정보를 등록할 수 있습니다.
  • 080 무료수신거부 정보 등록 시 수정은 가능하나 빈 값으로 초기화가 불가능합니다.

• [Console] 브랜드 메시지 080 수신거부관리 초기화 버그 수정

  • SMS 서비스 앱키를 등록한 경우 초기화가 안되는 버그를 수정하였습니다.
  • SMS 서비스 앱키 초기화 시 기존에 등록한 대체발송 설정이 삭제됩니다.

2025. 06. 24.

• [API, Console] 브랜드 메시지 웹훅 기능 추가
  • 발송 결과 업데이트 시, 웹훅 기능이 추가되었습니다.
• [API, Console] 브랜드 메시지 대체 발송 기능 추가
  • 브랜드 메시지 발송 시 대체 발송 기능이 추가되었습니다.
  • '발송 설정'에서 SMS 서비스 앱키를 등록하면, 브랜드 메시지 발송 시 대체 발송이 가능합니다.
    • 입력한 발신 번호가 SMS 상품에 등록된 발신번호가 아닐 경우, 대체 발송이 실패할 수 있습니다.
• [API] 브랜드 메시지 타입 중 텍스트형 유효성 변경
  • 텍스트형 본문 길이 제한 기준이 변경되었습니다.
  • 변경 사항
    • 본문 길이 제한: 1000자 -> 1300자
    • 줄바꿈: 33줄 -> 99줄
• [API, Console] 브랜드 메시지 템플릿 발송 타겟팅 기능 개선
  • 브랜드 메시지 템플릿 발송 시, 전체 메시지 유형에 대해 M, N 타입 발송이 가능하도록 개선됩니다.
• [API, Console] 브랜드 메시지 템플릿 발송 080 수신거부번호 필드 추가
  • 브랜드 메시지 템플릿 발송 시, 080 수신거부번호 필드가 추가됩니다(unsubscribeNo, unsubscribeAuthNo).
  • 해당 필드 입력 시 발신 프로필에 등록된 080 수신거부번호 대신 해당 번호로 발송됩니다.
  • 입력하지 않는 경우 발신 프로필에 등록된 080 수신거부번호로 발송됩니다.
• [API] 브랜드 메시지 발신 프로필 조회 API 오류 수정
  • 브랜드 메시지 발신 프로필 조회 API 조회 시 브랜드 메시지 응답 중 일부 필드가 누락되어 있던 오류가 수정되었습니다.
    • 발신 프로필 조회 API에서 브랜드 메시지 설정 정보가 누락되어 있던 오류가 수정되었습니다.
    • 발신 프로필 조회 API에서 알림톡, 친구톡 설정 정보를 더 이상 제공하지 않습니다.

2025. 05. 27.

• [Console] 알림톡 템플릿 조회 탭에 템플릿 차단 여부 노출
  • 알림톡 템플릿 조회 탭에 템플릿 차단 여부가 노출됩니다.
• [Console] 브랜드 메시지 대량 발송 기능 추가
  • csv,xlsx 파일을 이용하여, 대량 발송 기능이 추가되었습니다.
• [Console] 브랜드 메시지 발송 통계 화면 제공
  • 날짜별/시간대별/요일별 통계 화면이 제공됩니다.

2025. 05. 13.

• [API] 브랜드 메시지 서비스 베타 출시
  • 브랜드 메시지 기본형 M,N그룹(마케팅수신동의 회원 타겟) 발송 가능 대상** : 아래 조건에 부합하는 경우 화이트리스트 등록 후 발송 가능 (kakao 승인 필요)
    • 발송 가능 조건: 카카오톡 비즈니스 채널 친구 수 5만 이상 보유 + 알림톡 발송 이력 보유(최근 3개월) + 마케팅 수신 동의 증적 자료 제출 + 수신거부 번호 등록
    • 화이트리스트 요청 시 필수 기재 내용은 추후 카카오에서 제공 받아 공지 예정
      • 화이트리스트 요청: 고객센터 또는 영업담당자에게 요청

2025. 04. 29.

• [API] 알림톡 발송 API 전체 수신자 실패 응답 개선

  • 알림톡 발송 API에서 전체 수신자 발송 실패 시 응답이 변경됩니다.
    • 변경 전: 성공 응답, requestId 응답
    • 변경 후: 실패 응답, requestId를 null로 응답
  • 친구톡 발송 API에서 전체 수신자 발송 실패 시 응답이 변경됩니다.
    • 변경 전: 성공 응답, requestId 응답
    • 변경 후: 실패 응답, requestId를 null로 응답
  • 모든 수신자에게 발송이 실패하더라도, 대체 발송 가능한 수신자가 있으면 기존과 마찬가지로 성공 응답을 반환합니다.

• [Console] 알림톡 조회 조건 변경

  • 발송 결과 조회, 대량 발송 조회 조건에서 '등록 일시'가 삭제됩니다.
  • 기존에 등록 일시로 조회한 경우, '요청 일시'를 사용하여 조회하세요.

• [Console] 친구톡 조회 조건 변경

  • 발송 결과 조회, 대량 발송 조회 조건에서 '등록 일시'가 삭제됩니다.
  • 기존에 등록 일시로 조회한 경우, '요청 일시'를 사용하여 조회하세요.

January 14, 2025

• [API] Scheduled to segment the respose code (3018) that was bounced back when KakaoTalk could not send a message as follows

Product	code	Description
AlimTalk	3018	Cannot send a message
	3019	Not a KakaoTalk user
	3020	Blocked AlimTalk reception
	3021	KakaoTalk minimum version not supported
FriendTalk	3018	Cannot send a message
	3019	Not a KakaoTalk user
	3021	KakaoTalk minimum version not supported

November 12, 2024

• [Console] Improved so that comma (,) is usable for FriendTalk coupon titles
  • Improved so that comma (,) is usable for FriendTalk coupon titles.
• [Console] Improved so that the FriendTalk send history can be viewed by the FriendTalk send type
  • Added the feature to search by FriendTalk send type when searching FriendTalk send history.

August 27, 2024

• [Console] Added new features to FriendTalk (v2.4)
  • Added FriendTalk carousel commerce, premium video, commerce, and adult message settings.
• [Console] Added the feature to set resend after nighttime ad sending timeout
  • If you request to send during a nighttime ad sending timeout, you can set it to automatically resend after the ad sending timeout ends.

July 23, 2024

• [API] Fixed an issue where channel-add and composite templates could not be registered in the sender profile group
  • Improved to register channel-add and composite templates in the sender profile group.

June 25, 2024

• [API] Improved to use strikethrough style for certain fields
  • Dynamically adding \s to the end of template titles in highlighted templates and item highlight titles in item list templates when sending AlimTalk will apply strikethrough.
  • But, the style does not apply if you add \s to the fields beforehand when registering a template
• [API] Changed so that, when sending FriendTalk with coupons included, a maximum of 4 buttons can be included
  • When sending a FriendTalk text/image type message with a coupon, you can only add up to 4 buttons.
• [Console] Fixed a bug that prevented some fields in highlighted templates from being substituted in the preview tab
  • Fixed a bug that prevented template titles from being displayed as substituted values in the preview tab.

May 28, 2024

• [API] Changed the sorting criteria for responses of the get message list API
  • (Previous) Sort by requestDate in descending order
  • (Current) Sort by requestDate in descending order, Sort by requestId, recipientSeq in descending order if requestDate is the same

May 12, 2024

• [API] Changed the carousel type field in FriendTalk
  • (AS-IS) The carousel type field with a required tail padding in FriendTalk, coupons unavailable
  • (TO-BE) The carousel type field with an optional tail padding in FriendTalk, coupons available for each carousel

April 23, 2024

• [API] Added the feature to handle failures on duplicate message sending requests
  • Added the feature to fail requests with the same key value for 10 minutes based on the value of the X-NC-API-IDEMPOTENCY-KEY header when sending messages. Send Message Request API Guide
• [Console] Changed the maximum number of days for scheduled delivery
  • Changed the sending date for scheduled delivery to allow you to set the send date up to 60 days from now.
• [Console] Fixed a bug where the item list type summary field in AlimTalk was not initialized
  • Fixed a bug where the AlimTalk item list type summary field was not initialized on deletion after being entered.
• [Console] Fixed a bug where unnecessary field information was registered when registering AlimTalk templates
  • Fixed a bug in the AlimTalk template registration process where data was not initialized when changing the type, causing unnecessary field information to be registered.

March 26, 2024

• [Console] Role Segmentation
  • Added the feature to grant separate KTB menu access and feature control permissions based on role.
  • To set up roles, see the Console User Guide > Manage Members > Project Members paragraph.
• [API] Added the API to convert pre-registered templates to channel-add templates
  • Added the API to convert basic templates to channel-add templates and additional information templates to composite templates.
  • The template that will be changed to the channel-add type must have fewer than the maximum number of buttons.
• [API] Changed the length limit for link type fields in FriendTalk button (500 characters -> 2000 characters)
  • Changed the maximum length limit of the PC link field, mobile link field, etc. of the FriendTalk button to 2000 characters.
• [API] Changed the size limit for image fields in FriendTalk (2MB -> 5MB)
  • Changed the maximum size limit of the image of the FriendTalk to 5MB.

February 27, 2024

• [Console] Allow inquiries and attachments when registering AlimTalk templates
  • Improved so that comments and attachments can be registered for template review during the template creation process.
  • When registering a template with the Send button included, you must attach the captured image of the payment page where the payer can be identified' for review. Bank Transfer App Link Guide
• [Console] Change the channel add type to default type
  • (AS-IS) When registering an AlimTalk template, the basic type is the default type
  • (TO-BE) When registering an AlimTalk template, the channel add type is the default type
• [API] Changed the attachment limit in Inquiry of AlimTalk templates
  • (AS-IS) Up to 5 attachments allowed when inquiring about AlimTalk templates
  • (TO-BE) Up to 10 attachments allowed when inquiring about AlimTalk templates
• [API] Changed the character limit for FriendTalk wild item list titles
  • (AS-IS) Set a 25 character limit for 1st to 4th item titles when sending a FriendTalk wild item list
  • (TO-BE) Set a 25 change limit for 1st item title, and a 30 character limit for 2nd to 4th item titles when sending a FriendTalk wild item list
• [API] Changed the limit on number of FriendTalk carousel feeds
  • (AS-IS) The number of carousels in a FriendTalk carousel feed ranges from 2 to 6 when sending a carousel feed.
  • (TO-BE) The number of carousels in a FriendTalk carousel feed ranges from 2 to 10 when sending a carousel feed.
• [API] Changed the limit on the number of FriendTalk carousel feed buttons
  • (AS-IS) Up to 5 buttons for each carousel can be added when sending a carousel feed
  • (TO-BE) Up to 2 buttons for each carousel can be added when sending a carousel feed
• [API] Removed BC and BT types of FriendTalk buttons
  • (AS-IS) The consult conversion and bot conversion buttons are available
  • (TO-BE) The consult conversion and bot conversion buttons are unavailable

January 23, 2024

• [Console] Fixed a bug of past dates being requested when mass sending AlimTalk messages
  • FIxed a bug where a past date is requested when mass sending AlimTalk messages.
• [API] Fixed a bug where some request failure messages are not sent as alternative delivery
  • Fixed a bug so that -3042 (templateHeader mismatch), -3043 (templateItem, templateHighlight mismatch), and -3046 (templateRepresentLink mismatch) request failure messages are also sent instead.

December 19, 2023

• [API] Changed the character limit for Alimtalk item list body
  • (AS-IS) Maximum 1,000 characters for Alimtalk item list body
  • (TO-BE) Maximum 700 characters for Alimtalk item list body

November 28, 2023

• [API] Changed the limit on the number of FriendTalk wide image buttons
  • (AS-IS) Maximum 1 button when sending a FriendTalk wide image
  • (To-BE) Maximum 2 buttons when sending a FriendTalk wide image

September 26, 2023

• [Console] Changed the fixed text when adding a Alimtalk channel
  • (As-Is) Add a channel and receive relevant ads and marketing messages via KakaoTalk
  • (To-Be) Add a channel and receive relevant marketing messages via KakaoTalk
• [Console] Display the reason for personal verification rejection
  • Improved to show the reason for rejection in the form of a tooltip on the Verification tab.

August 29, 2023

• [API] Added a webhook field for message sending result code update
  • Added the recipientGroupingKey and senderGroupingKey fields to the message sending result code update webhook.
• [Console] Improved display of the total number of sending result views
  • When the sending results exceeded 100,000, the total number is shown as '99,999+' (the limit previously set to 10,000)

July 25, 2023

• [Console] Added a new field to the Template Registration Using File Uploads feature (v2.3)
  • Improved so that, when registering a template using file uploads, new fields such as Alimtalk Item List, Quick Reply, Primary Link could be applied.
• [Console] Improved the identity verification process
  • Improved so that, when identity verification is rejected or requested again, users can change business registration certificates registered in the organization.
  • Added the attachment field when verifying identities.

June 27, 2023

• [Console] Added a new field when querying sender profiles (v2.3)
  • Added KakaoTalk channel spam status (profileSpamLevel) and KakaoTalk message spam status (profileMessageSpamLevel) fields.

May 30, 2023

• [Console] Added New Features for AlimTalk/FriendTalk(v2.3)
  • Added Quick Reply, Item List type, Talk Biz plugin, Main Link, and Business Form button.
  • Added FriendTalk wide item list, carousel feed, coupon, and business form button features.
• [Console] Improved the identity verification process
  • Improved so that you only have to authenticate yourself once within the same organization on the KTB console.

February 28, 2023

• [Console] Improved displaying the total number of delivery results
  • Improved so that, when the number of delivery results exceeds 10,000, the total number of cases appears as '9,999+'.
• [Console] Improved recipient confirmation time when sending in bulk
  • Improved so that, when specifying the reservation time for bulk delivery, recipients can be confirmed before the reservation time.

January 31, 2023

• [API] Ended Brandtalk feature
  • Brandtalk feature ended after Kakao's CBT feature ended

November 29, 2022

*[Console] First User Restrictions on Sending Profile * Sending Profile Restrictions on First User registration have been added to prevent abusing activity in accordance with Kakao Policy. 1. Unable to add as a member to Group Profile 2. When the template variable is replaced, and if the difference is greater than 14 characters, process it as message sending failure

October 25, 2022

• [API] Delete Sending Profile enquiry API isSearchKakaoStatus field
  • isSearchKakaoStatus field was deleted from Sending Profile enquiry API and it has been improved to available for semi-real-time Kakao status enquiry.(Synchronize status at 6-hour intervals)
• [API] API buttons Field Improved for Notification Talk Replacement Request
  • When requesting Notification Talk Replacement, it has been improved to normally send just by entering the button for the specified ordering.

Augutst 23, 2022

• [Console] TemplateAd whole Change for Notification Talk Template Channel Addition(AD) and Multiple(MI) Message Type
  • In accordance with Kakao policy, it is to be changed as a whole Add a channel and receive ads and marketing messages for this channel via Kakao Talk .
• [API] When sending, add Statistics ID Length Validation Test
  • StatsId field length validation test is added when sending.

July 26, 2022

• [Console] Launched Brandtalk feature
  • The BrandTalk feature which is Kakao’s CBT feature is launched. *Only Sending Profile with the CBT feature activated is available to use.
• [API] Delete templateAd Field, when registering/modifying Notification Template
  • [API] templateAd Field was Deleted, when registering/modifying Notification Template
  • When registering Channel Addition(AD) or Multiple(MI) Message Type Template, templateAd value is to be fixed.

June 14, 2022

• [Console] Changes to Ad Included/Mixed Purposes Templates
  • Due to the change of KakaoTalk BizMessage policy, in the case of Ad Included/Mixed Purposes template, the Add Channel button and templateAd are fixed.

May 24, 2022

• [API] Improved the deletion of AlimTalk templates
  • Made improvements so that templates in a status other than the rejected status can be deleted.
  • For details, refer to the API Guide.

April 26, 2022

• [API] Added public fields for SMS alternative delivery
  • Made improvements so that the statsId, senderGroupingKey, and recipientGroupingKey fields are added when resending SMS messages for AlimTalk/FriendTalk.
• [API] Improved validation of template for AlimTalk full text delivery
  • Improved validation to allow whitespaces for template replacement when sending AlimTalk full text.

Mar 29, 2022

• [Console] Changed the base date for backup of AlimTalk delivery results
  • The base date for backup of AlimTalk delivery results has been changed from 180 days to 90 days.
• [Console] Improved the feature to download general, mass, and tag delivery results
  • For Excel download, changed to create a .zip file for more than 1 million results.

January 11, 2022

• [Console] Fade-out of(Old)Statistics
  • Due to introduction of new statistics, the(Old)Statistics tab has been deleted.
• [Console] Limit of maximum 5,000 members for the sender profile group
  • In accordance with Kakao policy, applied the limit of 5,000 to the maximum number of members in a sender profile group.
• [Console] CloudTrail applied
  • CloudTrail has been applied, so you can check the usage history.

December 2, 2021

• [API] Changed the AlimTalk template inquiry API
  • Due to changes in the Kakao API specification, if you inquire about a template that is in the Rejected status, the template will be changed to the 'Inspection Underway' status.
• [API] Fixed a bug in the API to list templates
  • Modified so that the categoryCode field value is responded normally.

October 26, 2021

• [API] Added AlimTalk/FriendTalk APIs to list mass delivery information
  • AlimTalk/FriendTalk APIs to list mass delivery information have been added.
• [API] Added statistics API
  • A statistics API has been added.
• [API] Added chatExtra and chatEvent fields
  • A chatExtra field has been added to the BC(Bot for Consultation) type button when sending a message.
  • chatExtra and chatEvent fields have been added to the BT(Bot Transfer) type button when sending a message.
• [API] Added an outlink feature to the web link type button
  • This is a feature to open the link with the browser of the mobile device instead of the in-app browser when clicking the button.
  • An outlink feature has been added, by adding a target field when sending a message.
• [API] Added linkMo and linkPc fields to the app link type button
  • linkMo and linkPc fields have been added to the app link type button.

August 24, 2021

• [Console] Image AlimTalk feature
  • An image AlimTalk feature has been added.

July 27, 2021

• [Console] New statistics feature
  • New statistics has been added to enhance the functionality.
  • The collection for(Old)Statistics service will be performed until July 31, 2021, and will end on December 31, 2021.

June 29, 2021

• [Console] Webhook feature for the update of the sending result
  • A webhook feature for the update of the sending result has been added.

May 25, 2021

• [Console] Added a Kakao template code field
  • A field for template code that is actually registered in Kakao has been added.
• [Console] Webhook feature for the change of template status/inquiry content
  • A webhook feature for the change of template status/inquiry content has been added.
• [API] Added price and currencyType fields for delivery
  • price and currencyType fields, which are AlimTalk advertisement moment fields, have been added.
  • A messageOption field has been added to the AlimTalk delivery API and single message retrieval API.

April 27, 2021

• [Console] Added a feature to register the same sender's profile
  • Improved the system so that the same sender's profile can be registered for other projects.
  • Even though it is the same sender's profile, its data such as template/sender profile per project and profile group/send history is independently treated.

March 23, 2021

• [Console] Added a sender profile group feature
  • Templates evaluated and approved as a group can be used by the sender profile belonging to the group.
  • It is useful when the same template is shared among multiple sender profiles.
• [Console] Added a feature to delete sender profiles
  • Added a feature that deletes sender profiles regardless of their status.

January 26, 2021

• [Console] Added a feature to back up the FriendTalk delivery results.
  • Added a feature to back up the FriendTalk delivery results.
  • An Excel file containing the delivery results can be created based on the search conditions used on console.
  • Delivery result files are deleted in 7 days.

November 24, 2020

• [API] AlimTalk template category code added
  • Category Code field added for registration or modification of AlimTalk template.
  • The template with a category entered is screened first.
• [Console] Backup function of AlimTalk sent list data more than 180 days old added
  • A function that adds a backup file to customers' object storage or AWS S3 for a sent list(normal/batch) more than 180 days old has been added.
  • Backup settings can be set in the Send Settings tab.
• [API] AlimTalk template code limit changed
  • Changed to allow the following in the AlimTalk templateCode field:(alphabet letters, numbers, -, _).

October 27, 2020

• [API] Changed the fields of the AlimTalk that are exposed to/hidden from PC
  • The pcFlag field has been changed to securityFlag field.(Default: false)
  • A field used to show whether there is a security template. It must be configured for security messages like OTP.
  • If it is true, the message text will not be displayed on any devices except the main device.
• [API] Changed the type of the Add Channel button for AlimTalk
  • Changed the type of the Add Channel button from CA to AC.
  • The Add Channel button can be registered only when it is on top of the buttons list or it is the only button available. The name of the Add Channel* button can only be 'Add Channel.'
  • Buttons of which type is changed to AC will be displayed as a new button with the highlight effect and new icon.
• [Console] Added a feature to back up the delivery results of AlimTalk.
  • Added a feature to back up the delivery results of AlimTalk.
  • An Excel file containing the delivery results can be created based on the search conditions used on console.
  • Delivery result files are deleted in 7 days.
• [Console] Improved the detailed information modal for FriendTalk delivery results
  • The detailed report of FriendTalk delivery results now provides additional information such as the presence of ads and the result of alternative delivery request.

August 25, 2020

• [API] Show/Not Show AlimTalk on PC
  • Added the feature of selecting Show/Not Show on PC, when registering a template
• [Console] Supports Excel Files for Bulk Delivery
  • Allows excel extension for sending bulk messages, or for uploading recipients' file

July 28, 2020

• [API] Template Emphasizing AlimTalk Messages
  • Officially added as a feature, with CBT closed.
• [API] More Types for AlimTalk Template Messages
  • Expanded types for AlimTalk template messages(BA: Basic, EX: Extra Information, AD: Ads Included, MI: Mixed Purposes)
• [API] Query of Attachments for AlimTalk Templates
  • Added the feature of querying on AlimTalk templates with files attached

June 23, 2020

• [API] Allowed AlimTalk Emphasized template
  • It has been changed to allow emphasized template for Register Template API

May 26, 2020

• [API] FriendTalk in Wide Images
  • Added the feature of uploading and sending FriendTalk messages in wide images.
• [Console] Delete Plus Friends with Unregistered Tokens
  • Added the feature of deleting Plus Friends with unregistered tokens

November 26, 2019

• [Console] Template Registration Using File Uploads
  • Added the feature of file uploading for mass templates
• [Console] Template Query Upgrades
  • Added the feature of querying both original template status and approval status for final templates
• [Console] Query by Registered Date for Delivery Results
  • Added the feature of querying by registered date for the query of delivery results

October 29, 2019

• [API] Tighter validity checks for the delivery of certification messages
  • Message delivery is unavailable when authentication message is not included
  • For more details, see [API User Guide].

September 24, 2019

• [Console] Canceling Scheduled Delivery of AlimTalk/FriendTalk
  • Added the feature of canceling scheduled delivery of AlimTalk/FriendTalk from the Query Delivery Result tab, if it is yet to be delivered.
  • Canceling is available by querying time after scheduled delivery is requested.
• [Console] Validity Checks Added for Uploading Bulk Files for AlimTalk/FriendTalk Delivery
  • With validity checks for uploading bulk delivery files, you can receive feedbacks before delivery.
• [Console] Maximum Recipients Raised for Bulk AlimTalk/FriendTalk Delivery
  • Increased the number of maximum recipients for AlimTalk/FriendTalk from 10,000 to 100,000.
• [Console] Name Change from KakaoTalk PlusFriend to KakaoTalk Channel
  • As of September 17 of 2019, the service name has changed from 'PlusFriend' to 'KakaoTalk Channel'.

July 30, 2019

• [Console] Field Added for Result Code of Alternative SMS Delivery Request
  • To query details of alternative delivery message, result code of SMS request has been added.
• [System] Server Replacement for Service Stabilization

June 27, 2019

• [Console] Allowed alternative delivery, and added split delivery, for mass delivery of FriendTalk messages
  • Fields related to alternative delivery can be specified, such as content of alternative delivery/sender number/alternative delivery.
  • Features have been added to send in splits by specifying split times/interval.
• [API] Added API to cancel scheduled delivery of FriendTalk
  • Scheduled FriendTalk message can be cancelled, if it is yet to be delivered.
• [API] Added API to cancel scheduled delivery of AlimTalk for authentication
  • Scheduled AlimTalk message for authentication can be cancelled, if it is yet to be delivered
• [Console] Improved mass delivery of AlimTalk/FriendTalk
  • With [Proceed after Inspect], notification mail is sent, unless Send is clicked.
    • Email receiving targets: All project members
    • Mail delivery condition: Click [Proceed after Inspect], and send two times in total, including one time after a day, and another in 6 days
  • For mass scheduled delivery, Proceed after Inspect is not available.
• [Console] Improved Search of Plus Friends
  • To search for a Plus Friend, search by conditions has been added.
• [Console] Fixed bugs in messages
  • Fixed errors in messages for the status of Plus Friend, and deleting templates.
• [Console] Introduced business certification when registering PlusFriend
  • When registering PlusFriend, the PlusFriend must be certified for business [Related announcement]

May 28, 2019

• [API] For delivery, a country code can be included in recipient numbers.
  • The recipientNo field can now include country code for delivery.
  • Available to send to users authenticated for overseas mobile phone on the KakaoTalk application.
• [API] Added v1.3 for AlimTalk Delivery
  • The field configuration related for alternative delivery for AlimTalk Delivery API has been updated to the same level of FriendTalk Delivery API.
• [API] Added Set Alternative Delivery API
  • Set Alternative Delivery API for PlusFriend has been added.
• [API] Updated Query PlusFriend API
  • Pagination has been added to Query PlusFriend API.
  • Response field of AlimTalk/FriendTalk alternative delivery has been added to Query PlusFriend API.(v1.3)

April 30, 2019

• [Console] Rolled back the business verification method used when adding a Plus friend
  • Reverted the way to verify a Plus friend's business to the previous method because the previous method took too much time to verify.

April 23, 2019

• [Console] Added a feature to be used to specify alternative delivery and split delivery when mass sending AlimTalk messages
  • Added a feature that specifies the fields related to alternative delivery, including the alternative delivery content/sender number/whether to apply alternative delivery fields.
  • Added a feature of split delivery over a specific number of times in a specific interval.
• [Console] Separated the alternative delivery settings of AlimTalk/FriendTalk
  • Added a feature that configures the alternative delivery for each Plus friend on AlimTalk/FriendTalk.
    For example,) when only AlimTalk is set to deliver alternatively for the same Plus friend, FriendTalk will not use the alternative delivery even if it fails to deliver.
• [Console] Introduced the business verification feature when adding a Plus friend
  • Only the friends whose business is verified can now be added as Plus friends. [Related notice:]
• [Console] Added the Like search feature in the template selection modal window
  • Added the Like search feature to the template selection modal window so that templates can easily be selected.(Use template code and name to search templates)
• [API] Improved the system so that advertisement FriendTalk and advertisement SMS API can be used for alternative delivery
  • Improved the system so that advertisement SMS API can be used as an alternative when advertisement FriendTalk delivery fails.
  • For alternative delivery to work, an 080 opt-out number must be registered when configuring the advertisement FriendTalk alternative delivery.
• [API] Advanced FriendTalk's alternative delivery API
  • Added the alternative delivery title field for delivery.
  • The title/content/sender number/080 opt-out number/whether to use alternative delivery can be selected using the alternative delivery field.
• [API] Improved the system so that it will not store the AlimTalk/FriendTalk delivery failure messages
  • Improved the system so that it will not store delivery recipient's length limit, invalid receiver number and other request error messages.
  • API response field sendResults can be used to check if the request succeeded/failed.

March 26, 2019

• [Console] Added the AlimTalk preview UI
  • Added the UI for AlimTalk inbox screen preview.
• [API] Added the Auth API for sending an AlimTalk for verification
  • The send pool has been separated as the Auth API for sending a verification AlimTalk.

February 26, 2019

• [Console] Fixed the bug in which delivery fails when mass sending AlimTalk messages
  • Fixed a bug in which delivery would fail due to some invalid recipient numbers.
• [Console] Fixed a bug in which batch delivery recipient numbers would be masked when mass sending FriendTalk messages.
  • Fixed a bug in which recipient numbers are masked when a FriendTalk message is delivered to a large number of recipients and their details are looked up.

January 29, 2019

• [API] Added FriendTalk v1.2 API
  • Added the sender/receiver grouping key field when sending a message.
  • Added the request success/failure field per recipient in the delivery response field.
• [API] Added an API that views FriendTalk delivery result update
  • Added a new API that views the results based on the result-updated time.
• [Console] Advanced the AlimTalk delivery screen
  • Improved the system so that messages can be sent to multiple recipients.
  • Improved the system so that users can now schedule a delivery.
  • Improved the system so that uses can now select the body text for alternative delivery.
• [Console] Added a feature of mass sending FriendTalk messages
  • Users can now send a FriendTalk message to a large number of recipients using a csv file.
• [Console] Added a feature that views FriendTalk messages that were sent to a large number of recipients
  • Users can now look up messages that they sent to a large number of recipients from the FriendTalk bulk delivery tab.
• [Console] Advanced the AlimTalk template edit feature
  • Previously, only rejected templates could be edited. Approved templates can also be edited now.
  • When an approved template is edited, it will be reviewed again. After that, its content will replace the content of the existing template.
  • While the template is in the review stage, the previously approved template can be normally delivered.
• [Console] Added a feature that is used to mask recipient numbers
  • Added a feature that is used to mask recipient numbers for projects that were individually asked to do so.
• [Console] Fixed a bug that would occur while counting the number of words in the AlimTalk template body
  • Fixed a bug in which a blank space is counted as 2 characters in the template body.

December 4, 2018

• [API] Added AlimTalk v1.2 API
  • Added the sender/receiver grouping key field when sending a message.
  • Added the request success/failure field per recipient in the delivery response field.
• [API] Added an API that views the updated AlimTalk delivery result
  • Added a new API that views the results based on the result-updated time.
• [API] Added the alternative delivery sender number field when sending a message
  • Added a feature that specifies an alternative sender number via the resendSendNo field when sending a message.
• [API] Improved the system so that it will retain sent messages up to 90 days
  • Improved the system so that the data created more than 90 days ago will not be displayed when retrieving data.
• [Console] Added the detailed status of a Plus friend
  • Added the TOAST Plus friend, Kakao Plus friend, Kakao Plus friend profile status fields to the Plus friend view screen.

November 13, 2018

• [API] Advanced AlimTalk delivery API alternative delivery
  • Added the alternative delivery title field for delivery.
  • The name of LMS can be specified when performing alternative delivery with LMS using the alternative delivery title field.
  • Changed to use the alternative delivery when the request fails with template context mismatch(-3010) or template button mismatch(-3011). Messages that don't need alternative delivery can be controlled using the isResend field.
• [API] Fixed a bug regarding scheduled delivery
  • Fixed a bug in which scheduled deliveries could not normally be canceled due to an error in the date data of the request ID when sending a scheduled message.

October 23, 2018

• [API] Added a feature that schedules AlimTalk delivery API
  • A message can be sent at any time using the schedule feature.
  • The scheduled message can be canceled at any time before it is sent.
  • For more information, see [AlimTalk delivery API].
• [API] Advanced AlimTalk delivery API alternative delivery
  • Added the alternative delivery type(SMS/LMS), whether to use alternative delivery(true/false), alternative delivery content fields for delivery.
  • The alternative delivery can be used at scale using the fields.
• [API] Added the API related to Plus friends and templates
  • Added the APIs for Plus friend category view, business license upload, registration, token authentication, and list view.
  • Added the API for template registration, edit, delete, and query.
• [Console] Added a feature that searches for Likes to the template code
  • Added the Like search feature when viewing templates on console.

August 28, 2018

• [Console] Improved the delivery result view
  • Improved the system so that template code can be manually entered when viewing AlimTalk delivery results.

July 24, 2018

• [Console] Changed the name of the service
  • The service name of AlimTalk has been changed to KakaoTalkBizmessage.
• [Console] Added a FriendTalk feature
  • FriendTalk targets users who became friends, and can be used to send advertisement messages.
  • The message delivery, view, image management, statistics features are provided on console.
  • For more information, see [FriendTalk overview ].
• [API] Added the FriendTalk API
  • The FriendTalk API supports the message delivery, list view, single item view, image management features.
  • For more information, see [FriendTalk API guide].
• [API] Added a limit to the number of AlimTalk and FriendTalk messages sent
  • Added a feature to limit the number of messages to 1,000 a day, which are sent to the Plus friends who became friends since the maintenance on July 24.
  • Delivery requests exceeding this limit will fail.
• [API] Edited the resending feature after a failed delivery
  • The body text of the resending was changed as below:

Delivery body text
- Web link button name: Web link
- Web link button name 2: Web link 2
...

June 26, 2018

Feature Updates

• [Console] Added the request field when adding a Plus friend
  • To comply with the latest Kakao issuance procedure, a business license number and business category are needed when adding a Plus friend.

Bug Fixes

• [Console] Changed the statistics chart to a version where bugs are fixed
  • Changed the statistics chart to a version where the bugs related to exporting .xls files on IE are fixed.

May 29, 2018

More Features

• [API] Added the API that views a single delivery result
  • Added the API that views a specific delivery result.
  • For more information, see [AlimTalk API guide].
• [API] Added delivery result list view API v1.1
  • Added v1.1 API as the recipientSeq(Recipient sequence) field is added to response.

Bug Fixes

• [API] Fixed a bug related to the substitution delivery API
  • Fixed a bug in which the templateParameter field of Request Body would be recognized as a required field.

April 24, 2018

More Features

• [Console] Added a feature that is used for template chat bubble
  • Added a feature for multiple button template.
  • Added new button types:(delivery view, web link, app link, bot keyword, and message forwarding)
• [API] Added the API for viewing templates
  • Added the API that views templates.
  • For more information, see [ AlimTalk API guide ].

Feature Updates

• [API] Edited the resending feature after a failed delivery
  • Fixed the system so that messages are sent as SMS or LMS according to their length.
  • Changed the body text of resending message:(Body + web link button name + button link)

March 22, 2018

More Features

• [Console] Added a feature that is used to edit or delete templates and register queries
  • Added a feature that is used to edit or delete templates.
  • Added a feature that is used to register a query to reviewer.
  • For more information, see [AlimTalk console user guide ].
• [API] Added the API that is used to send full body text
  • Added the API that is used to send a message in full text, not in substituted data.
  • For more information, see [ AlimTalk API guide ].

February 22, 2018

More Features

• [Console] Added a feature that is used to send messages to a large number of recipients
  • Users can now send a FriendTalk message to a large number of recipients using a csv file.

January 25, 2018

Feature Updates

• [Console] Improved template registration
  • Added a feature that is used to remove spaces in front and back of a button name.
  • Edited the length limit:(Template code: 10 characters -> 20 characters, button name: 10 characters -> 14 characters)
  • Modified the system so that user can manually enter the button name when registering a delivery view template.

More Features

• [API] Added the API to view delivery result

November 23, 2017

More Features

• [Console] Register multiple Plus friends
  • Previously, only 1 Plus friend could be added at a time. Now, multiple Plus friends can be added at a time.
• [Console] When a template is rejected, provides the reason in the template details.
• [API] Added the delivery API field as now multiple Plus friends can be added at a time
  • Added 12 plusFriendId fields to requestBody.
  • The message will be sent to the Plus friend ID who was added first when plusFriendId is left empty.

August 24, 2017

More Features

• [Console] Provided the AlimTalk delivery statistics screen
  • Provides the by date/by time/by day of a week statistics screen.
  • Allows you to look up by delivery date and template.

Feature Updates

• [Console] Changed the URL verification when adding a free button template
  • http:// or https:// must be included when adding a URL to a free button -> Like #{url}, the template substituter can now be added.
  • If it is not a template substituter in the form of #{url}, the http:// or https:// verification will be maintained.
• [API] Modified the error response message for content-type
  • Modified the failure response message if it's not content-type: application/json in the request header.

July 20, 2017

More Features

• [Console] Added AlimTalk delivery result view
  • The message delivery result can be viewed with conditions such as date of delivery, recipient number, and template.

June 22, 2017

Feature Updates

• [Console] Added the sender profile management page
• [Console] Added the test delivery page
• [Console] Added the added template view page

More Features

• [Console] Added the delivery failure setting
  • This is a feature that is used to send the message via LMS when AlimTalk delivery fails
• [Console] Added a feature that is used to substitute the free button type of a template
  • For template free button type, the button link can be added as a substituter(e.g. buttonURL: #{url})

May 25, 2017

Feature Updates

• [Console] Improved the main page markup

April 20, 2017

New Product Release

* AlimTalk is a product based on mobile phones with which users can send informative messages such as delivery message, schedule notification, and others without adding the recipient as a friend.
* It provides RESTful API for users to easily link it to apps.