Set up WhatsApp bot instances on a device for your robots to use.
A device's WhatsApp tab is where you create and manage WhatsApp bot instances. Each instance is a WhatsApp number your robots can send and receive messages through.
Available instances
The table shows each instance's name, current status and what you can do with it.
Instance statuses
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Running | The instance is active and connected |
| Stopped | The instance was stopped by hand |
| Starting | The instance is coming up |
| Waiting for sign-in | The instance is waiting for the QR code to be scanned |
| Unlinking | The instance is shutting down |
Setting up a new number
- Click Set up a new number.
- Give the instance a name.
- The instance is created and started automatically.
- When the status turns to Waiting for sign-in, click the QR code icon.
- Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Linked devices and scan the QR code.
After the scan the status turns to Running and the instance is ready.
Starting and stopping an instance
- Click the play icon to start a stopped instance.
- Click the stop icon to stop a running one.
Deleting an instance
Click the bin icon next to the instance and confirm.
caution
Deleting an instance unlinks the WhatsApp number. Robots that use it stop working until a new instance is set up.