Using the Publisher Tool
The Publisher Tool above
is the easiest way to send commands — it builds the message for you and opens WhatsApp with one tap.
You can also type commands directly in WhatsApp at any time.
Getting Started
/create
Setup
Create a Board
Register a new notice board linked to your WhatsApp number. Choose a unique Board ID — a short identifier made of letters, numbers and hyphens (8–32 characters). One WhatsApp number can only have one Board.
/create majmagroup
/title
Manage
Set Board Title
Change the display name of your board as it appears in the Updtz app. Keep it clear and recognisable to your subscribers (max 32 characters). This does not change the Board ID.
/title Majma Group Notice Board
/qr
Daily
Get Your QR Poster
The bot sends back a ready-to-print QR poster for your board. Print it at your location, share it on WhatsApp Status, Instagram, Facebook, or any social platform. New visitors scan it to instantly follow your board in the Updtz app.
/qr
message
Daily
Post a Board Update
Send any text message (not starting with
Hello everyone! The community meeting is moved to Friday 6 PM.
/) to the bot and it is published as the latest update on your board. All subscribers receive a push notification instantly. You can also attach an image.
/analytics
Daily
View Board Analytics
Get a full analytics report — total views, unique viewers, peak hours, best day of week, follower growth, and viewer segmentation. Charts are delivered directly in WhatsApp. Options:
/analytics 4w
/analytics 4w, /analytics 8w, /analytics 12w. Requires timezone to be set first.
/timezone
Setup
Set Your Timezone
Required before using
/timezone Asia/Kolkata
/analytics. Sets the timezone for all chart time axes and daily summaries. Use a standard IANA timezone name. The Publisher Tool auto-detects your browser timezone.
Danger & Support
/delete
Danger
Delete a Board
Permanently deletes a board and all its update history. All subscribers will be notified that the board has been removed. This action cannot be undone. Use the Publisher Tool for a guided flow.
/delete majmagroup
/help
Info
Get Help from the Bot
The bot replies with a concise command reference directly in WhatsApp. Useful when you are away from this page and need a quick reminder.
/help
Frequently Asked Questions
Updtz is a one-way digital notice board platform. As a publisher, you post updates using WhatsApp. Your subscribers read those updates in the Updtz app. There are no group chats, no social feeds, and no comment sections — just clean, private updates.
A Board is your personal or business notice board on Updtz — like a digital bulletin board that belongs to you. It has a unique Board ID, a display title, and a QR code people scan to follow you. Every update you post goes to your Board.
Send any text message to the Updtz WhatsApp bot — anything that does not start with
/ is treated as an update. You can also attach an image. The update is published instantly and all subscribers are notified.Subscribers are people who follow your Board in the Updtz app. They are anonymous — you cannot see their name, identity, or phone number. They choose whether to enable push notifications, and can unsubscribe at any time.
Publishing is currently free. We are still working out the long-term pricing model and will share details as we finalize them.
No. Publishing is done entirely through WhatsApp — no website or app needed on your end. Your subscribers will need the free Updtz app to read updates and receive notifications.
No. Subscribers never see your WhatsApp number. Your Board is identified only by its Board ID. There is full privacy separation between your personal number and your public Board.
| WhatsApp Group | Updtz Board |
|---|---|
| Two-way — anyone can reply | One-way — only you post |
| Members see each other's numbers | Subscribers are fully anonymous |
| You manage a member list | No member list to manage |
| Limited to 1,024 members | No follower limit |
Yes. Send
/analytics to the bot and it will send you charts directly in WhatsApp — total views, unique viewers, peak hours, best day of week, follower growth, and viewer segmentation. You must set your timezone first with /timezone.Under 5 minutes: message the bot → send
/create → send /title → post your first update → share your QR code. No approvals, no forms, no waiting.Subscribers read updates in the free Updtz app, available on Android and iOS. Updates are stored on the subscriber's device and available offline once synced. Your WhatsApp number is never visible to them.
No. Individuals, shops, schools, apartment associations, community groups — anyone with a WhatsApp number can create a Board.
Ready to publish?
Use the Publisher Tool to compose commands and send them to WhatsApp in one tap.