What you need
- A Facebook account to sign in to Meta.
- A free Meta developer app with WhatsApp added. Meta gives you a free test number to start with, so you can try everything before using your real number.
- Later, for real customers: a phone number that can get a text or a call. Use a number that is not already used in the normal WhatsApp app on a phone.
How to connect
1
Open the bot picker
In your dashboard, open the bot picker at the top of the sidebar and press + WhatsApp number.(If you only build for WhatsApp, you can also choose WhatsApp bots when DogeBot asks “What do you want to build?” at sign-up. Change it later under Account, What you build.)
2
Follow the Connect guide
DogeBot shows a step-by-step Connect guide. It tells you exactly what to press on Meta’s pages.
3
Copy two values from Meta into DogeBot
The guide asks you to copy two values from your Meta app and paste them into DogeBot. DogeBot checks them with WhatsApp straight away.
4
Copy two values from DogeBot into Meta
DogeBot now shows a callback link and a verify token. Paste both into the webhook settings of your Meta app. When Meta checks the link, DogeBot tells you it worked.
5
Register your number
In the Registration box (on the last step, and later under Settings), make up a 6-digit PIN and press Register number. The status changes from Pending on WhatsApp to Registered on WhatsApp.
6
Add test people (test number only)
While you use Meta’s test number, only phone numbers you add as test recipients in your Meta app can talk to your bot. Add your own phone there to try it.
Every new WhatsApp number gets a 7-day Premium trial, so you can try every feature.
Meta may charge you directly for some kinds of WhatsApp conversations. Check Meta’s WhatsApp pricing page for your country.