Before you can send or receive messages, you need to pair your WSAPI instance with a WhatsApp account. There are two methods available.
The QR code method is the quickest way to pair your instance.Start Pairing with QR Code
Locate the instance you want to connect and click the Details button. Under the Pairing tab you’ll find the QR Code selected and a Show QR Code button. Click it to display the QR code.
Scan with WhatsApp
Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to Settings → Linked Devices → Link a Device, and scan the QR code displayed in the popup.Make sure to scan the QR code within 30 seconds, as it expires after that. If it expires, it will automatically refresh the code in the dashboard and you can try again.
Confirm connection
Once scanned, the instance status updates to Logged In. You can now send and receive messages and utilize various other features.
Use the pairing code method if you want to pair your instance by entering an Alphanumeric Code in WhatsApp on your phone instead of scanning a QR code.Start Pairing with Code
Locate the instance you want to connect and click the Details button. Under the Pairing tab select Pairng Code option.
Enter your phone number
Enter your phone number with the country code but without the + sign (e.g., 1 for US).
Get the pairing code
Click Get Pairing Code. You’ll see in the screen a 6-character alphanumeric code.
Confirm on your phone
A notification will appear on your phone. Open WhatsApp, press Confirm, and enter the 6-character alphanumeric code from the link popup.
Connection complete
The instance status transitions to Logged In, and you’re ready to start using WSAPI.
Instance status
| Status | Description |
|---|
| Logged Out | Instance is not connected to any WhatsApp account |
| Logged In | Instance is paired and ready for use |
If your instance becomes logged out at any point, simply repeat the pairing process.
