Whapi

Do I need WhatsApp approval or message templates to start?

No. You can start without any external approval flow or message template requirements. Once you link your WhatsApp number to a channel, you can send and receive messages via the API right away.

Can I use my existing WhatsApp number, or do I need to migrate it?

You can use your existing number. There is no migration process required. You simply link the number to a Whapi.Cloud channel via QR code (or pairing code), and you can also change the linked number later if needed.

Can I keep using WhatsApp on my phone and WhatsApp Web after connecting the API?

Yes. The API works through a linked-device session, so you can keep using WhatsApp on your phone and in WhatsApp Web in parallel. To keep the session active, it is usually enough to use WhatsApp on your phone at least once every 14 days. In some cases, WhatsApp may still reset linked sessions and require re-authorization.

How fast can I get started, and what is required to begin?

You can typically start in minutes. Create an account, open your channel, scan the QR code in WhatsApp (Linked Devices), and then use your token to call the API. For receiving events, configure a webhook when you are ready.

Can I integrate Whapi.Cloud with no-code and automation platforms like Make, n8n or Zapier?

Yes. You can connect Whapi.Cloud to automation tools in two ways: via native integrations where available (for example, Make and n8n), or via standard HTTP requests/webhooks (which works well for tools like Zapier). Whapi.Cloud is designed for developers and integrators, and no-code platforms are a common way to run it without custom backend code.

What does it mean to link a WhatsApp number, and how many numbers can I connect per plan?

“Linking a number” means connecting your WhatsApp account to a Whapi.Cloud channel (instance) via QR code/pairing. One channel can have one WhatsApp number connected at a time. If you need multiple numbers, you connect multiple channels.

Is there a per-message fee, or do I pay a fixed price?

It is a fixed plan price per connected channel/number. Whapi.Cloud does not charge per message, per conversation, or per API request. You can change the linked WhatsApp number at any time without additional fees.

Are WhatsApp groups, communities and channels supported? Are there extra charges for these features?

Yes, Groups, Communities, Statuses, Calls and Channels are supported via the API. These are included in the platform capabilities; there are no separate feature add-on charges mentioned for them—pricing is tied to the connected channel/number.