01
Create a Twilio Account
- Go to https://www.twilio.com and sign up
- Verify your email and phone number
- From the dashboard, note your Account SID and Auth Token
All integrationsConnect WhatsApp (Twilio)
Connect WhatsApp (Twilio)
to Vatoo
Connect Vatoo to WhatsApp via Twilio so your AI bot responds to WhatsApp messages. Start with the free sandbox for instant testing, then apply for a production WhatsApp Business number when ready.
Estimated: 15–20 minutesMedium6 steps
Confirm connector availability, your account plan, and required permissions before setup. Test with a non-production record before enabling live actions.
VatooWhatsApp (Twilio)
Create a Twilio Account01
Activate the WhatsApp Sandbox02
Configure in Vatoo Botmaster03
Set Webhook in Twilio04
Setup overview · illustrative
Have these
ready
- Vatoo botmaster account with a bot configured
- Twilio account (free tier works for sandbox testing)
6 steps
to go live
02
Activate the WhatsApp Sandbox
- In Twilio Console → Messaging → Try it out → Send a WhatsApp message
- Note the sandbox number and join code shown
- Open WhatsApp on your phone and message the sandbox number: join
- You will receive a confirmation reply · sandbox is now active
Each tester must join the sandbox individually using the join code.
03
Configure in Vatoo Botmaster
- Open your Vatoo botmaster → Omnichannel
- Click Configure on the WhatsApp (Twilio) card
- Paste Account SID and Auth Token
- Enter the Twilio WhatsApp number with prefix: whatsapp:+14155238886
- Click Save & Activate
- Copy the Webhook URL
04
Set Webhook in Twilio
- Twilio Console → Messaging → Try it out → Send a WhatsApp message
- Scroll to Sandbox settings
- Paste your Vatoo Webhook URL into "When a message comes in"
- Set method to HTTP POST
- Click Save
05
Test the Integration
- Send any WhatsApp message to the sandbox number
- The bot should reply within 2–3 seconds
06
Go Production (Optional)
- Twilio Console → Messaging → Senders → WhatsApp Senders → Request Access
- Connect your Meta Business account and submit your phone number for approval
- Once approved, update the number in Vatoo botmaster config
Meta approval can take 1–7 business days.
Stuck?
Quick fixes
No reply at all
Check webhook URL is saved in Twilio sandbox settings.
403 in logs
Auth Token wrong · re-copy from Twilio dashboard.
Signature fails on ngrok
ngrok URL changes each restart · update Twilio webhook URL.
"This number is not in sandbox"
Phone did not join · send the join code again.
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