How to Set Up WhatsApp Cloud API for Chatbridge Part 1
To set up WhatsApp Cloud API integration with ChatBridge, you need a Meta developer account, an app, and proper webhook configuration. To use the API in production, your business must first be verified through Meta Business Manager.
1. Create a Meta Developer Account
- Visit Meta for Developers and log in with your Facebook credentials.
- Accept the platform terms and create a developer account.
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2. Create a New App
- In the Meta Developer Console, click Create App.
- Choose an app name and contact email, then click Next.
- Select Connect with customers through WhatsApp and click Next.
- Choose your business portfolio or create a new one.
- Click Next again, then on the Overview step click Go to Dashboard.
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3. Configure Webhooks
- In the app dashboard, open the WhatsApp section and select the integration or webhook configuration step.
- Copy the Callback URL and Verify Token from your ChatBridge integration settings.
- Paste these values into the webhook configuration page.
- Click Verify and then Save.
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4. Get Callback URL and Verify Token from ChatBridge
The Callback URL and Verify Token values can be obtained from the Integration tab in the WhatsApp section of ChatBridge.
- Click the Get URL button and copy the generated URL.
- Click Generate and then Save Token to create the verify token.
- Copy the token and paste it into the webhook setup page.
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After clicking Verify and Save, return to the Dashboard using the left sidebar.
User message handling setup is complete. Continue to Part 2 to configure sending messages via WhatsApp Cloud API.
Continue to the next article: How to Set Up WhatsApp Cloud API for Chatbridge Part 2.