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# WhatsApp Business

> Send and receive WhatsApp messages programmatically via the Cloud API.

WhatsApp Business Cloud API for outbound notifications and inbound messages. Common in regions where WhatsApp is the dominant messaging channel.

<Note>
  Full walkthrough being written. Approval process required for the WhatsApp Business API.
</Note>

## Common uses

* Order confirmations
* Booking reminders
* Customer support chat
* Two-way bot conversations

## Setup

`WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN`, `WHATSAPP_PHONE_NUMBER_ID` in vly secrets. Use Meta's WhatsApp Cloud API.

## Related

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Twilio" icon="phone" href="/integrations/twilio">
    Twilio also offers WhatsApp.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Telegram" icon="send" href="/integrations/telegram">
    Adjacent messaging.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks recipe" icon="webhook" href="/recipes/webhooks">
    For inbound messages.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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