In this guide, we'll walk through connecting your Clawdbot instance to WhatsApp so you can chat with your AI assistant from your phone. For a full overview of WhatsApp features, see our [Clawdbot WhatsApp integration](/integrations/whatsapp) page.
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:
Next Steps
Once you've connected WhatsApp, you can also:
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