WhatsApp Bot
Overview
A WhatsApp Bot in Chat360 automates customer interactions on the worldâs most popular messaging platformâhandling inquiries, lead capture, and notifications with rich media support.
Step 1: Build Your Flow
- Open Bot Builder â Create New Bot, choose WhatsApp channel.
- Drag in a Start Node, then add components (Message, Name, Phone, Multiple Choice, etc.).
- Connect nodes by linking blue output dots to green input dotsâdefining your conversation path.
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Step 2: Configure Channel Settings
1. Click the Settings icon in the builder.
2 WhatsApp Number: Enter your business number.
3. Notifications & Emails: Enable daily summary emails and push notifications.
4. Shortcuts & Fuzzy Match: Add common command shortcuts (e.g., âhelpâ) and enable fuzzy matching to handle typos.
5. Webhook Integration: Provide your external webhook URL for real-time data exchange (e.g., CRM sync).
6. Work Schedule & Inactivity Messages: Define business hours and set auto-responses for off-hours or no-response scenarios.
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Step 3: Connect Your WhatsApp Account
- Phone Number (with country code)
- Bot Selection (choose your flow)
1. In the dashboard, go to Channels â WhatsApp Channels.
2. Click Add New Channel, then enter:
3. Save to finalize the link between Chat360 and WhatsApp Business.
Use Case & Scenario
- Appointment Reminders:Automatically message patients 24 hrs before appointments and allow âRescheduleâ via quick replies.
- Scenario: A clinicâs bot sends âYour appointment is tomorrow at 10 AMâreply â1â to reschedule.â User replies â1,â and the bot offers new time slots.