WhatsApp Integration
Overview
BotStacks WhatsApp Integration lets your AI Assistant send and receive messages on WhatsApp, automating customer support or outreach.
Prerequisites
- Meta Developer Account: developers.facebook.com
- Meta Business Account
Steps to Integrate
1. Create an App
- Go to Meta Developer Apps.
- Click Create App, select Other, choose Business as type.
- Fill out name and email.
2. Set Up WhatsApp
- In the dashboard, select WhatsApp and click Start using the API.
- Choose your Meta Business Account and continue.
3. Configure Webhook
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Click Edit Webhook.
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Add the Callback URL and Verify Token (from BotStacks Integrations page).
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Switch app mode from Development to Live.
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Edit webhook fields, enable Messages to receive incoming user messages.
4. Add Tokens and Phone Number ID
- Copy your Permanent WhatsApp Token and WhatsApp Phone Number ID from Meta dashboard.
- Enter them in the BotStacks Integrations page.
Note: Phone Number ID is a 15-digit value found in Meta API Setup. Temporary tokens expire when the page is refreshed; always use the permanent one.
Your WhatsApp AI Assistant is now ready to chat.