Getting Started with the Twilio API for WhatsApp

[@hardeepindigital6655]

I'm facing an issue with sending multiple messages to the same person. For example, after sending a birthday message to a client and later client will send to their employees, the next message may not get delivered even though the system shows it as successful. Asking the client to reply once to re-enable the messaging seems to work initially, but after 2-3 messages, they stop receiving them. (happens with my current service provider) does twilio solves this?

[@patrickzupanc1795]

Great video, thank you!

[@TwilioDevs]

Thank you for watching!

[@Nicholas-Kent]

If wanting to receive and send messages to groups is this possible with the WAB API and twilio? Through the conversations API?

[@TwilioDevs]

Hey, sorry for the delayed response! Thanks for watching. For group messaging you are correct, you will need to use Twilio Conversations. We have a CodeExchange quickstart for this use case if you'd like to check it out: bit.ly/twilio-wa-groups

[@nickwoodward819]

Your initial step of sending a whatsapp message - What if I wanted the server to initiate contact to my whatsapp as the business owner, would that be possible?

[@TwilioDevs]

Hey, thanks for watching! Business initiates conversations must start from an approved template. You can read more about templates and how to submit templates for approval here: www.twilio.com/docs/whatsapp/tutorial/send-whatsapp-notification-messages-templates#creating-message-templates-and-submitting-them-for-approval

[@egbertprogrammer4408]

Setting the WebHook so users can initiate a message: 'hello, can I make a reservation'? Your example goes the other way and is usesless for my purpose. Also your api docs do not tell us how to do it! I lost many hours trying to find how to set the webhook in code!

[@TwilioDevs]

Sorry you went through that but our docs do cover this in the quickstarts. For instance, the Python quickstart (although we have other languages if this is not your preference): www.twilio.com/docs/whatsapp/quickstart/python There's also a video on this channel that covers the material in that quickstart: kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-clqx7oJugadk

[@Fourthyearclglife]

Thanks you god

[@TwilioDevs]

thanks for watching!

[@PolashAhmed2025]

"Can I use this WhatsApp API within third-party software to send bulk messages to WhatsApp from a Twilio upgraded account?"

[@_uriel115_]

I tried the twilio sandbox with whatsapp the same way you did, but I didn't receive any message

[@_uriel115_]

I'm trying the two way conversations but it isn't working either. I've correctly set my phone number and supposedly logged into the conversation, but in the twilio sandbox I can only view the messages i send from my phone, not the ones that i'm seding from the Conversations API

[@TwilioDevs]

Hey Uriel! We're sorry to see that there are issues navigating the Sandbox for Conversations API. This link will have a pretty decent breakdown on how to get this up and running for you. www.twilio.com/docs/conversations/use-twilio-sandbox-for-whatsapp If you need further assistance, I'd suggest generating a request within your account so we can have our Support Team further review.

[@ptiffgaming1807]

I want to send messages to users of WordPress how can I implement

[@TwilioDevs]

Integration with WordPress usually involves setting up "Plugins" through WordPress directly. You can browse their Twilio Plugins at this link here. wordpress.com/plugins/browse/twilio

[@TwilioDevs]

We also have a blog post that may help if you want to build your own plugin: www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/build-custom-wordpress-plugin-send-sms-twilio-programmable-messaging

[@SuryaS-hz6uv]

how do access twilio whatsapp number without sandbox login

[@TwilioDevs]

To access a Twilio WhatsApp number without using the sandbox, follow these steps: - Create and Verify Twilio Account: Sign up on Twilio, verify your phone number. - Submit your business details on the Twilio WhatsApp page. - Complete the registration and verification process with WhatsApp. - Set up a new messaging service and add your WhatsApp number. - Configure webhooks in the Twilio console to handle messages. - Use the Twilio API to send WhatsApp messages. For detailed steps, check the Twilio documentation.