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Creating WhatsApp Cloud Instance
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Learn how to create and configure a WhatsApp Cloud API instance
Creating WhatsApp Cloud Instance
To create a WhatsApp Cloud API instance, follow these steps:
Configuration Fields
Select Customer
Choose the customer who will own this instance
Instance Name
Enter a name to identify your instance
Channel Selection
Select “WhatsApp Cloud API” from the available channels
Meta Connection
Click “Connect with Meta” to authenticate and link your WhatsApp Business account
Connection Process
When you click “Connect with Meta”:
A Meta login popup will appear
Select the WhatsApp Business account you want to connect
Choose the phone number to be used
Review and accept the required permissions
The instance will be created and connected automatically
Make sure you have a verified WhatsApp Business account and the phone number is properly configured in Meta Business Manager.
Configure Integrations
Once connected, you can set up:
Chatbots for automated messaging
Custom events for specific triggers
API access using the instance token (apikey) and ID
Chatbots
Configure automated responses and AI integrations
Events
Set up webhooks and custom event triggers
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