WhatsApp Setup
Connect Raya to WhatsApp Business API so she can receive and respond to customer messages on WhatsApp, 24/7.
What It Is
The WhatsApp channel connects Raya to your WhatsApp Business account through the official Business API. Once connected, Raya handles incoming WhatsApp messages the same way she handles chat and email: reading customer messages, checking your knowledge base, and replying with accurate answers. WhatsApp is the primary customer communication channel across the GCC and MENA region, making this integration critical for regional businesses.
Capabilities
Raya's WhatsApp capabilities go beyond simple auto-replies.
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Receive and send messages
Raya reads incoming WhatsApp messages and responds in real time. She supports text, images, documents, and voice notes.
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Per-customer conversation history
Raya remembers past conversations with each customer. She picks up where the last conversation ended, even weeks later.
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Same knowledge base as other channels
Raya uses the same knowledge base across chat, email, and WhatsApp. Update it once, and every channel reflects the change.
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Rich media support
Raya can send images, PDFs, quick-reply buttons, and list messages to guide customers through multi-step processes.
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Template messages
Use pre-approved WhatsApp template messages for outbound notifications like order updates, appointment reminders, and shipping confirmations.
Setup Steps
Connect Raya to WhatsApp in four steps.
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Configure your WhatsApp Business number
Register a phone number with the WhatsApp Business API through Meta Business Suite. You need a verified business account and a dedicated phone number that is not already linked to a personal WhatsApp account.
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Set the webhook URL
In your Meta Business Suite webhook settings, paste the webhook URL provided in the Teammates.ai Dashboard under Raya > WhatsApp > Webhook URL.
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Provide access tokens and phone number ID
Copy your permanent access token and phone number ID from Meta Business Suite and paste them into the Teammates.ai Dashboard. Raya uses these credentials to send outbound replies.
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Test the connection
Send a WhatsApp message to your connected number. Verify that Raya receives and replies. Check the conversation log in the Dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Raya support WhatsApp in Arabic?▾
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