This guide walks through every step needed to connect an OpenClaw deployment to WhatsApp Business. For a high-level overview of what the integration supports, see our [WhatsApp integration page](/integrations/whatsapp).
Before You Start
Make sure you have:
1. An OpenClawBotHosting account with a running instance
2. A Meta Business Suite account
3. A WhatsApp Business app created at developers.facebook.com
Grab Your Credentials
Inside the WhatsApp section of your Meta app dashboard, locate:
Keep these handy — you will paste them into the OpenClawBotHosting dashboard in the next step.
Paste Them Into OpenClawBotHosting
1. Log into your OpenClawBotHosting dashboard
2. Navigate to Integrations and select WhatsApp
3. Enter the three credentials
4. Hit Save
Point the Webhook
Copy the webhook URL that OpenClawBotHosting generates and paste it into the Webhooks section of your Meta app. Subscribe to the messages field so incoming texts trigger your bot.
Verify It Works
Send a message to your WhatsApp Business number. If everything is wired up, your AI assistant should respond within a couple of seconds.
If Something Is Off
Common issues and fixes:
What Else Can You Connect?
Once WhatsApp is live, consider adding:
Questions? Join our Discord community or email support@openclawbothosting.com. Check our [features page](/features) for the full capability list.