WhatsApp is an instant messaging and voice-over-IP (VOIP) service owned by Meta. It allows users to send text, voice messages, and video messages, make voice/video calls, and share images, documents, locations, and more.
After you start the connection, configure it in the Create connection panel and complete all of the required *authentication settings:
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Setting |
Instructions |
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Name your connection * |
Enter a clear and distinguishable name. Throughout integrator.io imports and exports, you will have the option to choose this new connection. A unique identifier will prove helpful later when selecting it from a list of the connections in your account. |
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API version |
Select your WhatsApp account API version. |
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Access token * |
Enter your WhatsApp access token. Multiple layers of protection, including AES 256 encryption, are in place to keep your access token safe. When editing this connection, you must re-enter this value each time; it is stored only when the connection is saved and never displayed as text. |
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WhatsApp business phone number ID * |
Enter your WhatsApp phone number ID. |
Tip
This connector documentation describes only the settings shown for the Simple view. For the corresponding HTTP settings, see Token auth universal connector documentation.
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Sign in to your Meta Business settings
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Select your business app. For detailed information on how to create an app, see Creating an app.
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From Users, click System users.
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Click Add.
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Enter a System user name.
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Choose User role as Admin.
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Click Create system user.
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Select whatsapp_business_messaging permission.
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Click Generate new token.
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Copy the Token.
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Sign in to your Meta Business account
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Navigate to Business manager > Business settings > Accounts > WhatsApp business accounts.
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Find and click your account.
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Copy the Phone number ID.
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