WePOS Support Document: Using a Previously Registered Phone Number with WhatsApp API
Overview To integrate WhatsApp API with WePOS, you might consider using a phone number that’s already been registered with a WhatsApp service (Android, iPhone, or WhatsApp Business app). Below, you’ll find detailed instructions on how to repurpose your existing WhatsApp number for WhatsApp API, which is crucial for maximizing the seamless messaging capabilities of WePOS.
Why WhatsApp is Crucial for Businesses in 2024
In the landscape of digital communication, private messaging, groups, and Stories are the fastest growing areas. WhatsApp, with its massive reach, becomes a pivotal platform for customer engagement. It is imperative for businesses to utilize authorized tools like WePOS to maintain compliance and avoid penalties such as account suspension.
- Once a phone number is registered with the WhatsApp Business API, it cannot revert to being used with the WhatsApp Business or the standard WhatsApp consumer app.
- Upgrading a phone number to WhatsApp Business API is possible, but downgrading is not supported.
Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Existing WhatsApp Account
- Open WhatsApp on Your Device
- Navigate to the app on your phone or tablet.
- Access Account Settings
- Tap on the More options icon.
- Go to Settings > Account > Delete my account.
- Enter Your Phone Number
- Input your phone number in the full international format.
- Confirm Account Deletion
- Choose a reason for the deletion from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm by tapping DELETE MY ACCOUNT.
Consequences of Deleting Your WhatsApp Account
- Your WhatsApp account will be permanently deleted.
- All message histories will be erased.
- You will be removed from any WhatsApp groups you are a part of.
- Any backups linked to the account will be deleted.
- The QR code associated with your old WhatsApp account will be disabled.
Additional Information
- As of 20th May 2024, the WhatsApp Chat Backup Plugin has been deprecated. We no longer support the backing up of chats using the Google Chrome Plugin.
Support and Further Guidance For more assistance or any queries regarding setting up your WhatsApp API with WePOS, please contact our support team at support@wepos.ai.
For official WhatsApp documentation and further technical details, please refer to the WhatsApp Official Documents.
