Skip to main content
Solved

Use Whatsapp business on my phone


Moriyonet

I have purchased a WhatsApp number through Manychat, and I wonder if I can also use it by downloading a WhatsApp business app on my phone. (as a separate number, of course).


If so, how can I get the authentication code? (Whatsapp sends an authentication SMS to the number I have purchased, but I have no place or device to receive it.)

Thanks!

Best answer by Gustavo Boregio

Nope, you can’t.

If the number is connected to Manychat you can only use it in Manychat.

You can however download the Manychat App on your phone and have access to the conversations using the Live Chat option.

View original
Did you find this topic helpful?

10 replies

Gustavo Boregio
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Manychat Community Moderator
  • 2159 replies
  • Answer
  • June 12, 2024

Nope, you can’t.

If the number is connected to Manychat you can only use it in Manychat.

You can however download the Manychat App on your phone and have access to the conversations using the Live Chat option.


Moriyonet
  • Author
  • Up-and-Comer
  • 4 replies
  • June 13, 2024

Hi @Gustavo Boregio that is a great solution (adding the app to my phone).
So, if I want to use a native WhatsApp Business app, that means that I need to choose in ManyChat the option: “use my own number”, right?


Gustavo Boregio
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Manychat Community Moderator
  • 2159 replies
  • June 13, 2024

You cannot use the Whatsapp Business App and Manychat at the same time.

You can use Whatsapp connected ONLY to Manychat, and then use the Manychat App on your phone.


Moriyonet
  • Author
  • Up-and-Comer
  • 4 replies
  • June 13, 2024

😬😬😬 something does not make sense to me. Let’s assume that I am a business owner, and I want to connect my own number and build a chatbot with ManyChat, what should I do? Just keep my regular WhatsApp app on my phone? 

 

Thanks mate.


Gustavo Boregio
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Manychat Community Moderator
  • 2159 replies
  • June 13, 2024

A Whatsapp number can be connected to ONLY ONE of these at a time:

  • API (Manychat)
  • Whatsapp App (Personal whatsapp)
  • Whatsapp Business App

If it’s connected to one, IT CANNOT BE CONNECTED TO ANY OTHER.

This is a WhatsApp limitation.

That’s why the general recommendation is to get a new number to connect Whatsapp to Manychat.


Moriyonet
  • Author
  • Up-and-Comer
  • 4 replies
  • June 14, 2024

Thank you @Gustavo Boregio 💪😎


Puramente
  • Up-and-Comer
  • 3 replies
  • August 18, 2024

thank you I have the same problem, now I know, you are the best 😍


marianamaksoudg

Hi! I also purchased whatsapp through manychat, im trying that when the costumers use my WhatsApp they can see the business name and the logo in the picture but I haven't figured out yet where to change this, do you know?
 


karistib
  • Up-and-Comer
  • 2 replies
  • January 24, 2025

i can’t beleive that’s the behavior.

What happen with old conversations?

I would like to have a video call with customers, which i can’t do it here.

It doesn’t make any sense you can’t use it in both places.


henriquearsenio

Such a pain that we can’t use the whatsapp app 🥺


Reply


Cookie policy

We use cookies to enhance and personalize your experience. If you accept you agree to our full cookie policy. Learn more about our cookies.

 
Cookie settings