To enable WhatsApp Notification, you need to configure the WhatsApp API settings. This requires the following details:
- Twilio Account SID
- Twilio Auth Token
- Twilio WhatsApp Number
- Recipient’s WhatsApp Number
These settings allow the plugin to send notifications via Twilio’s WhatsApp API seamlessly.
How to Create get Account SID, Auth Token From Twilio?
Integrate WhatsApp seamlessly using Twilio’s flexible APIs. To obtain your Twilio Account SID and Twilio Auth Token, visit Twilio Console and navigate to the Account Info section. Follow the steps provided in the screenshot below for guidance.
How to Get WhatsApp Number from Twilio?
After copying your Twilio Console information, follow these steps to get your WhatsApp number:
- Navigate to the Messaging section in the left-hand sidebar of the Twilio Console.
- Expand the “Try it out” dropdown and select “Send a WhatsApp Message.”
Setup WhatsApp Sandbox
- Add the provided WhatsApp number as a contact on your phone.
- Send the code provided by Twilio to this contact from your desired WhatsApp account.
- You will receive a confirmation message in your Twilio WhatsApp chat, indicating that the setup is complete.
Now reply with “Confirm” to proceed.
