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📱 WhatsApp API (unofficial) - Send Messages at Scale

Powerful WhatsApp messaging automation for businesses, e-commerce, and customer support teams

Send text messages, images, videos, and documents through WhatsApp Business API. Perfect for order notifications, customer support, marketing campaigns, and chatbot integrations.

🚀 Why Choose This WhatsApp API?

✅ Enterprise-Grade Reliability - Built for high-volume messaging
✅ Multi-Media Support - Text, images, videos, audio, documents
✅ Group Management - Send to groups and manage members
✅ Real-Time Tracking - Monitor sent/received messages
✅ Easy Integration - Works with any CRM, e-commerce platform, or chatbot
✅ QR Code Automation - Automatic WhatsApp Web connection setup

💼 Perfect For

• E-commerce: Order confirmations, shipping updates, abandoned cart recovery
• Customer Support: Automated responses, ticket notifications
• Marketing: Promotional campaigns, event notifications
• Healthcare: Appointment reminders, test results
• Education: Class notifications, assignment reminders
• Real Estate: Property alerts, viewing confirmations

⚡ Quick Start in 3 Steps

Step 1: Create Your Account

{
"action":"create_account",
"password":"your-secure-password"
}

Step 2: Connect WhatsApp

{
"action":"create_whatsapp",
"password":"your-secure-password"
}

Scan the QR code with your WhatsApp Business app

Step 3: Send Messages

{
"action":"send_message",
"password":"your-secure-password",
"unique":"your-whatsapp-id",
"recipient":"+1234567890",
"message":"Hello! Your order #12345 is confirmed.",
"type":"text"
}

That's it! Start sending WhatsApp messages in under 5 minutes.

🎯 Key Features & Actions

📝 Input Configuration

Required Parameters

• action: Choose from 11 available actions
• password: Your account identifier (auto-generated or custom)

Message Parameters

• unique: WhatsApp account ID (from get_wa_accounts)
• recipient: Phone number in E.164 format (+1234567890) or group ID
• message: Your text message or media caption
• type: text, media, or document

Media & Document Options

• Media: JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MP3, OGG files via URL
• Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, XML files via URL
• Priority: Set message urgency (1=immediate, 2=normal)

💻 Real-World Examples

🛒 E-commerce Order Notification

{
"action":"send_message",
"password":"ecommerce-store-2024",
"unique":"wa_business_001",
"recipient":"+1234567890",
"message":"🎉 Order #12345 confirmed!\n\n📦 Items: MacBook Pro\n💰 Total: $1,299\n📅 Delivery: Dec 15\n\nTrack: https://track.example.com/12345",
"type":"text",
"priority":1
}

🏥 Medical Appointment Reminder

{
"action":"send_message",
"password":"clinic-system",
"unique":"wa_clinic_01",
"recipient":"+1234567890",
"message":"⏰ Appointment Reminder\n\nDr. Smith - Tomorrow 2:00 PM\nPlease arrive 15 minutes early.\n\nCancel: Reply CANCEL",
"type":"text"
}

📸 Send Product Image

{
"action":"send_message",
"password":"fashion-store",
"unique":"wa_fashion_01",
"recipient":"+1234567890",
"message":"Check out our new summer collection! 🌞",
"type":"media",
"media_url":"https://store.com/images/summer-dress.jpg",
"media_type":"image"
}

📄 Send Invoice Document

{
"action":"send_message",
"password":"accounting-firm",
"unique":"wa_accounting",
"recipient":"+1234567890",
"message":"Your invoice is ready for download",
"type":"document",
"document_url":"https://invoices.com/inv-12345.pdf",
"document_name":"Invoice-December-2024.pdf",
"document_type":"pdf"
}

🔧 Integration Examples

Python Integration

from apify_client import ApifyClient
client = ApifyClient("your-apify-token")
# Send welcome message to new customers
defsend_welcome_message(phone_number, customer_name):
 run_input ={
"action":"send_message",
"password":"your-password",
"unique":"your-wa-id",
"recipient": phone_number,
"message":f"Welcome {customer_name}! Thanks for joining us. 🎉",
"type":"text"
}
 run = client.actor("whatsapp-api").call(run_input=run_input)
return run

JavaScript/Node.js

const{ ApifyApi }=require('apify-client');
const client =newApifyApi({token:'your-apify-token'});
// Send order confirmation
asyncfunctionsendOrderConfirmation(orderData){
const input ={
action:'send_message',
password:'your-password',
unique:'your-wa-id',
recipient: orderData.customerPhone,
message:`Order #${orderData.id} confirmed! Total: $${orderData.total}`,
type:'text'
};
const run =await client.actor('whatsapp-api').call(input);
 console.log('Message sent:', run);
}

Webhook Integration

# Flask webhook example
@app.route('/order-webhook', methods=['POST'])
defhandle_new_order():
 order = request.json
# Send WhatsApp notification
 apify_input ={
"action":"send_message",
"password":"store-password",
"unique":"wa-store-id",
"recipient": order['customer_phone'],
"message":f"Order #{order['id']} received! We'll prepare it shortly.",
"type":"text"
}
# Trigger Apify Actor
 requests.post(APIFY_WEBHOOK_URL, json=apify_input)
return{"status":"sent"}

📊 Output Examples

Successful Message Response

{
"success":true,
"data":{
"id":"msg_12345",
"status":"sent",
"recipient":"+1234567890",
"timestamp":"2024-12-15T10:30:00Z",
"credits_used":1,
"message_type":"text"
}
}

Account Creation Response

{
"success":true,
"account_data":{
"PASSWORD":"generated-password-123",
"credits":100,
"timezone":"America/New_York",
"country":"US",
"theme":"dark",
"wa_accounts":[]
},
"message":"Account created successfully"
}

WhatsApp QR Code Response

{
"success":true,
"data":{
"unique":"wa_business_12345",
"qr_link":"https://zender.com/qr/wa_business_12345",
"base64":"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAA...",
"status":"waiting",
"expires_in":300
}
}

⚠️ Common Issues & Solutions

🔐 Authentication Error

Problem: "Invalid password or account not found"
Solution: First run create_account to set up your account

🆔 Missing WhatsApp ID

Problem: "unique key is required"
Solution: Run get_wa_accounts to get your WhatsApp account IDs

📱 Phone Number Issues

Problem: Messages not delivering
Solution: Use E.164 format (+country+number) and validate with validate_wa_phone

🖼️ Media Upload Errors

Problem: Media files not sending
Solution: Ensure URLs are publicly accessible and files are under 16MB

💡 Pro Tips

🎯 Best Practices

• Rate Limiting: Send max 80 messages/minute per WhatsApp account
• Opt-in Required: Only message users who opted in
• Personal Touch: Use recipient names in messages
• Time Zones: Send messages during business hours
• Media Optimization: Compress images/videos for faster delivery

🔒 Security Tips

• Store passwords securely (use environment variables)
• Validate all phone numbers before sending
• Monitor failed delivery rates
• Rotate API credentials regularly

📈 Scaling Tips

• Use multiple WhatsApp accounts for high volume
• Implement retry logic for failed messages
• Cache frequently used data
• Monitor credit usage and top up automatically

🔗 Use Cases by Industry

🛍️ E-commerce & Retail

• Order confirmations and shipping updates
• Abandoned cart recovery messages
• New product announcements
• Customer support and returns

🏥 Healthcare & Wellness

• Appointment reminders and confirmations
• Test results and health reports
• Medication reminders
• Emergency notifications

🏫 Education

• Class schedules and assignments
• Exam results and grades
• Parent-teacher communications
• Event notifications

🏢 Business Services

• Meeting reminders and updates
• Invoice and payment notifications
• Service completion updates
• Client onboarding messages

🚗 Automotive

• Service reminders and appointments
• Delivery notifications for parts
• Warranty and recall notices
• Customer satisfaction surveys

🛠️ Technical Specifications

• Built With: Python 3.8+, AsyncIO, HTTPx
• Database: MySQL with connection pooling
• Rate Limits: 80 messages/minute per account
• File Size Limits: 16MB for media, 100MB for documents
• Supported Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, PDF, DOC, XLS, etc.
• Response Time: < 2 seconds average
• Uptime: 99.9% SLA

🤝 Support & Community

📚 Documentation

• Complete API reference and examples
• Integration tutorials for popular platforms
• Video guides and best practices

💬 Get Help

• GitHub issues for bug reports
• Community Discord for discussions
• Email support for enterprise customers
• Live chat during business hours

🚀 Ready to automate your WhatsApp messaging?

Click "Try for free" and send your first message in under 5 minutes!