Installation

The app requires you to have Whatsapp Business app installed on your phone. 

Install the Whatsapper app from LiveChat marketplace. The app is only available for the new user interface. 

https://www.livechatinc.com/marketplace/apps/whatsapper/

Settings page will open after you have installed the app. Alternatively, go to the application page in the Marketplace and open the application setup menu.

1. Enter your company name.
2. Enter your e-mail address.
3. Open WhatsApp Business application on your phone.
4. Tap dots ⠇ in the app's right top corner (Android) or Settings (iOS) and go to WhatsApp Web/Desktop.
5. Scan a QR code on Whatsapper page.

If the connection is successful, you will see this section:

Additional details and restrictions

• You must have a WhatsApp account. Install the WhatsApp™ Business app from Google Play or App Store to get an account.  We recommend using a dedicated phone number for WA customer support. 
  Note: You can use a personal WhatsApp account for tests, but you must use WhatsApp Business per WhatsApp policy. 
• Your phone must be online all the time. Otherwise, messages can be delayed or lost.
  Note: We recommend connecting the phone to a charger, turning off the power saving mode and other functions that may interfere with the application.
• Only your customers can initiate contact. You can't reach them proactively with the apps ( as per WA T&C) 
• WA Calling is not supported, only messages. You still receive calls via WA Business app on your phone. 
• Some media that users send you won't be displayed in LiveChat interface. You may get Security threat notice.  
   
  This will happen for video messages (.mp4) and voice messages (.ogg). Press [Discard] to get the message. 

Unpairing the phone 

To unpair the phone, press Go to app settings 

Locate and press [Unpair] Now you can connect other phone

How they contact me over WhatsApp? 

Publish your contact number via a deep link on your web page or social media. The link format is

whatsapp://send?phone=+**your phone here**
e.g. our contact phone is
whatsapp://send?phone=+79164431858 

if a user clicks the link on his mobile, the WhatsApp app will open.

or

Go to WhatsApp Busines settings -> Short link and use the short link provided.