WhatsApp Phone number registration required

Integrating your WhatsApp Business API client with the Profichat Platform involves several crucial steps, including uploading and configuring a certificate for secure communication. This guide will walk you through the entire process to ensure your Profichat Platform instance can communicate seamlessly with the WhatsApp Business API client.

New WhatsApp numbers must be registered via https://developers.facebook.com/tools/explorer?method=GET&path=482709924924417&version=v20.0 

Step 1: Access Your Server

To get started, access the server where your WhatsApp Business API client is running:

1. Log in to server:
   • Use SSH or a similar method to access your server (e.g., via terminal or PuTTY).
   • Make sure you have the required administrative permissions to modify files on the server.

Step 2: Locate the Directory for Certificates

Identify where the certificate should be uploaded:

1. Find the directory that holds configuration files and certificates for the WhatsApp Business API client. This directory might be:
   • /etc/whatsapp/
   • A custom path defined during your API client setup.
2. If unsure, inspect the client’s configuration file (e.g., config.yml or docker-compose.yml) to see where certificates are referenced.

Step 3: Upload the Certificate

Transfer the certificate from your local machine to your server:

1. Upload the certificate file using scp, sftp, or a file transfer tool like WinSCP or FileZilla.
   • Place the certificate in the appropriate directory, such as /etc/whatsapp/certs/.
   • Command example using scp:

   scp /path/to/your/certificate.pem user@your-server:/etc/whatsapp/certs/

Step 4: Configure the WhatsApp Business API Client

Ensure the client can use the certificate by updating its configuration:

1. Edit the main configuration file (e.g., config.yml):

   certificate_path: /etc/whatsapp/certs/certificate.pem

2. For Docker setups, modify docker-compose.yml:

   volumes:
     - /etc/whatsapp/certs/certificate.pem:/app/certificate.pem

Step 5: Restart the API Client

To apply the changes, restart your API client:

1. Restart the service:
   • If your client runs as a service:

   sudo systemctl restart whatsapp-api-client

   • For Docker-based setups:

   docker-compose down && docker-compose up -d

Step 6: Test the Integration

Confirm that the Profichat Platform is now securely connected to the WhatsApp Business API client:

1. Send a test message from the Profichat Platform to verify proper communication and check for any errors.
2. Review the logs for any issues related to certificate configuration or SSL connections.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Check log files if you encounter issues, ensuring the certificate path and permissions are correct.
• Adjust permissions using chmod 644 to allow the API client to read the certificate.

Final Thoughts

Setting up the certificate correctly ensures a secure and smooth connection between the Profichat Platform and your WhatsApp Business API client. Following these steps will help you maintain reliable and encrypted communication with your users.

Stay tuned for more tips and guides on optimizing your Profichat Platform setup!