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WhatsApp Business API Integration Guide

Learn how to integrate WhatsApp Business API into your applications with our comprehensive step-by-step guide.

Introduction

WhatsApp Business API allows you to send notifications, customer support messages, and marketing campaigns to your customers through WhatsApp. This guide will walk you through the integration process.

Prerequisites

  • ViteMobile account with WhatsApp API access
  • WhatsApp Business Account approved by Meta
  • Node.js or Python development environment

Step 1: Set Up Your WhatsApp Business Account

1. Apply for WhatsApp Business API access through Meta 2. Complete the business verification process 3. Get your WhatsApp Business Account ID

Step 2: Configure ViteMobile

1. Log in to your ViteMobile dashboard 2. Navigate to WhatsApp settings 3. Enter your WhatsApp Business Account credentials 4. Verify the connection

Step 3: Send Your First Message

const client = new ViteMobile({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });

await client.whatsapp.send({ to: '+1234567890', message: 'Hello from ViteMobile!' }); ```

Best Practices

  • Always use template messages for notifications
  • Respect WhatsApp's messaging policies
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Set up webhooks for delivery status

For more detailed information, check our [developer documentation](/developers).