This tutorial covers linking your MoltBot to WhatsApp, enabling you to access your personal AI assistant directly from your mobile device. Ask it to manage files, run commands, check your calendar, or automate workflows - all via WhatsApp. For comprehensive WhatsApp capabilities, visit our [WhatsApp integration overview](/integrations/whatsapp).
What You'll Need
Gather these before starting:
1. An active MoltBot Host subscription with a running instance
2. WhatsApp Business credentials
3. Meta Business Suite access
Step 1: Register a WhatsApp Business Application
Navigate to developers.facebook.com and register a new application. Choose "Business" for the app category and activate the WhatsApp product integration.
Step 2: Retrieve Your API Keys
Within your app's WhatsApp configuration panel, locate these values:
Save these credentials for the configuration step.
Step 3: Input Credentials in MoltBot Host
1. Access your MoltBot Host control panel
2. Navigate to Settings > Integrations > WhatsApp
3. Enter your API credentials
4. Select "Connect"
Step 4: Configure Webhook Endpoint
Grab the webhook endpoint URL from MoltBot Host and register it in your WhatsApp app's webhook settings. Enable the "messages" subscription event.
Verification
Message your WhatsApp Business number. Your AI assistant should respond within moments! Try asking it to perform a task - check your calendar, draft an email, or run a shell command.
Common Issues
If responses aren't coming through, verify:
Expand Your Reach
With WhatsApp configured, consider adding additional access points to your AI assistant:
Questions? Reach out via our Discord or email help@moltbothost.com. Explore additional [capabilities on our features page](/features).