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Each WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) ID account can only tied to one Twilio Account Sid.

Step 1: Twilio WhatsApp account + CloudFon CX subscription

First, make sure you have a WhatsApp account with Twilio. If you don't, read this:

How to apply for a Twilio WhatsApp Account

Step 2: Add Twilio WhatsApp channel

In your CloudFon CX, Select Inbox > Channels, and then click on WhatsApp

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On the next page, Click Add icon, and then Select Twilio WhatsApp.

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You should see the following:

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Step 3: Copy Twilio account settings into CloudFon CX

3.1. Go to your Twilio dashboard: https://www.twilio.com/console

3.2. Copy your Account SID and Auth Token, and paste them into the CloudFon CX setup page.

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3.3. Go to your Twilio phone number settings page: https://www.twilio.com/console/phone-numbers/incoming

3.4. Select your WhatsApp number, and copy the Phone Number:

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3.5. Paste all of the above into the CloudFon CX Twilio WhatsApp setup page, and click on Proceed to next step

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Step 4: Copy CloudFon CX Webhook URL into Twilio

Once you've activated the channel, CloudFon CX will generate a Webhook URL:

Go to your Twilio Programmable Messaging → WhatsApp Senders section: https://www.twilio.com/console/sms/whatsapp/senders

Select your WhatsApp number, and paste the same Octopods Webhook URL in all 3 areas. This is extremely important:

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Don't forget to save!

That's it!

Your Twilio WhatsApp account is now connected to CloudFon CX.