Before connecting WhatsApp, you need to:
Read WhatsApp policy https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/commerce-policy/
2. Pass Business Manager verification. To do this, follow these steps:
Create a Facebook Business Manager or log in if you already have one.
Business Manager is a free Facebook tool designed to manage your business. To create or manage your account, go to: https://business.facebook.com/
Get verified https://www.facebook.com/business/help/2058515294227817?id=180505742745347
After confirming the company, copy the Business Manager ID
Connection WhatsApp to Smart Sender is carried out using the provider 360 Dialog
To connect WhatsApp at a special rate from Smart Sender, follow these steps:
Verify your company in Facebook Business Manager.
Follow this link: ➡️ https://hub.360dialog.com/lp/submit-waba/ptxNUpPA ⬅️ and fill in the information:
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3. The business manager you specified will receive a request from 360dialog. It needs to be confirmed.
4. An email with the subject line will be sent to the email address you provided “Your WhatsApp Number is ready for Registration!“. Then you need to go to ➡️ https://hub.360dialog.com/ ⬅️ log in and register a phone number.
5. After activating the phone number, you need to create an API key and copy it
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6. Go to Channels and select WhatsApp
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7. In the access token line, insert your API KEY and the phone number that you registered.
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Then you will receive a message that the channel has been connected successfully
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This bot will appear in the list of your channels. Here you can also view statistics on subscriptions, unsubscribes, number of messages, etc., and update the bot token if necessary by clicking on the circular arrows.
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Here you can update the token and see the date of payment
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