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Complete Guide: Connecting Clawdbot to WhatsApp

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Sarah Kim
CTO
January 20, 2024
5 min read

In this guide, we'll walk through connecting your Clawdbot instance to WhatsApp so you can chat with your AI assistant from your phone.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

1. A ClawdbotHosting account with a deployed instance

2. A WhatsApp Business account

3. Access to Meta Business Suite

Step 1: Create a WhatsApp Business App

First, head to developers.facebook.com and create a new app. Select "Business" as the app type and enable the WhatsApp product.

Step 2: Get Your Credentials

In the WhatsApp section of your app dashboard, you'll find:

  • Phone Number ID
  • Access Token
  • Webhook Verify Token
  • Copy these values - we'll need them in the next step.

    Step 3: Configure in ClawdbotHosting

    1. Open your ClawdbotHosting dashboard

    2. Go to Settings > Integrations > WhatsApp

    3. Paste your credentials

    4. Click "Connect"

    Step 4: Set Up the Webhook

    Copy the webhook URL from ClawdbotHosting and add it to your WhatsApp app's webhook configuration. Subscribe to the "messages" webhook field.

    Testing

    Send a message to your WhatsApp Business number. You should receive a response from your AI assistant within seconds!

    Troubleshooting

    If you're not receiving responses, check:

  • Webhook URL is correctly configured
  • Access token hasn't expired
  • Your Clawdbot instance is running
  • Need help? Join our Discord community or contact support@clawdbothosting.com.

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