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:
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:
Need help? Join our Discord community or contact support@clawdbothosting.com.