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Connect Your WhatsApp Account in eGrow

Learn how to connect your WhatsApp Business number to eGrow V2 using Meta’s official WhatsApp Cloud API.

eGrow is an official Meta partner and uses the WhatsApp Business Cloud API to help you automate and manage WhatsApp messaging at scale.


Important Notes Before You Start

  • Once a phone number is connected to WhatsApp via eGrow, it cannot be used on the regular WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business mobile app.

  • If the number is currently active on any WhatsApp app, you must delete the WhatsApp account from the app first before starting the connection.

  • This guide explains how to securely connect your WhatsApp Business number to eGrow V2 using Meta’s official onboarding process.


Step-by-Step: Connect WhatsApp to eGrow V2

1. Open WhatsApp Integration in eGrow

  • Log in to your eGrow V2 account

  • Navigate to Integrations

  • Locate WhatsApp

  • Click Connect

  • Click Add Connection


2. Choose Connection Type

  • From the connection type dropdown, select OAuth2

  • Click Continue with WhatsApp

A Meta (Facebook) authorization popup will open.


3. Log in with Your Facebook Account

  • Sign in using the Facebook account that manages your Meta Business Manager

  • Approve access for the eGrow Facebook App

  • Keep all permission toggles enabled

This allows eGrow to:

  • Create and manage your WhatsApp Business API setup

  • Link and verify your phone number

  • Send WhatsApp messages on your behalf


4. Select Your Meta Business Manager

  • Choose an existing Meta Business Manager, or create a new one

  • Only Business Manager admins can proceed


5. Set Up Your WhatsApp Business Profile

  • Enter your WhatsApp Business display name (visible to customers)

  • Choose a business category


6. Add and Verify Your Phone Number

  • Enter the phone number you want to use with WhatsApp API

  • Ensure the number is not active on WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business mobile apps

  • Choose how to receive the verification code:

    • SMS

    • Phone call

  • Enter the 6-digit verification code to continue

After verification, Meta will complete the onboarding process.
Click Finish on the final confirmation screen.


7. Authenticate the WhatsApp Connection in eGrow

Once Meta onboarding is complete, you’ll return to eGrow where the WhatsApp connection details will be displayed:

  • Connection Type

  • Connection Name (editable)

  • Phone Number

  • PIN

👉 Enter or confirm the 6-digit PIN
👉 Click Authenticate


Success Confirmation

A success message will appear confirming that your WhatsApp integration has been successfully connected in eGrow V2.

Your WhatsApp number is now ready to be used inside eGrow.


After Setup: Start Messaging

Once connected, you can:

  • Create WhatsApp message templates

  • Send automated messages (order updates, confirmations, follow-ups)

  • Broadcast messages to customers

  • Track delivery status and customer replies

  • Trigger workflows based on WhatsApp interactions

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