In this article, we will show you how to integrate WhatsApp with Flowics using a Google Chrome extension.
Important
This is an experimental feature so we suggest do not rely exclusively on it. Whatsapp support may become unavailable at certain times due to unannounced changes in the Whatsapp Web interface, on which Flowics relies
Requirements
1. Google Chrome updated to the latest version
2. Flowics Chrome extension downloaded
3. Whatsapp web app open
1. Setting up the Flowics Chrome Extension
You will first need to Download the Flowics chrome extension.
Extract it and install it from the Google Chrome Configuration:
flowics-chrome-extension-1.1.15.zip
Take a look at the following video for a complete tutorial to learn how to enable Chrome Extensions Developer Mode:
2. Validate your token
Once the extension is installed, you will need to validate your Token.
To get your token, go back to Flowics and then to Data Connectors - External Integrations (1). Then, click on "+" (2) and choose the Content Whatsapp integration (3).
Once you have the Content Whatsapp selected, click on hidden token and select Reveal (4) to show your token up (5).
Copy the token, click on the Flowics Chrome extension and Enter your integration Token.
Paste it and click on Validate.
3. Whatsapp Web app
Browse to WhatsApp web, and follow the instructions to connect the phone that will be linked to Flowics.
Take into account
Whatsapp web must be open while you are collecting messages. If for some reason it is closed or the connection is lost for a long period of time, messages will not be collected
Now you are ready for Connecting your WhatsApp account.