MultiLine for WhatsApp FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the WhatsApp Messaging connector for MultiLine.

Does MultiLine access my personal WhatsApp?

No, MultiLine doesn't access your personal WhatsApp at all. When you use MultiLine as your official business app to securely call and message external clients, you'll be using your separate business number which is connected to your company's official WhatsApp account. This keeps your work messaging completely separate from your personal number and personal WhatsApp account.

Can all the messages I send and receive using MultiLine for WhatsApp be recorded?

Your organization can compliantly and securely capture all the messages you send and receive on the  WhatsApp Business Messaging channel, if configured.

Can I make a WhatsApp voice call, video call, or send voice messages in MultiLine?

This is only a messaging service, and does not support voice, video, or multimedia messages. If you or your client tries to send unsupported content, the person who tries to send it will see an explanatory automessage.

Do opt-in requests time out?

No, once you send an opt-in request, your client can say "Yes" at any time to reply. However, if you think they'll benefit from a reminder, you can send a new opt-in every 24 hours.

What is my client's experience when we use the WhatsApp messaging channel?

The contact will receive the messages natively in their WhatsApp application. 

  • Your account will be associated with a branded business profile for the client to view. 
    • The client can access the business profile by clicking the green check.
    • The user profile appears

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  • Messages you send will include your name at the start, as set up by your administrator (Example: "Melanie"):



Can I WhatsApp between MultiLine users in the app?

No. The other party is required to have an active account on the WhatsApp messaging app.

The WhatsApp messaging connector only allows you to send WhatsApp messages to WhatsApp users from within MultiLine. It is essentially a bridge from MultiLine to a WhatsApp business account. That business account can only send and receive messages from WhatsApp users, not from MultiLine users.

Note however, that we do allow for group chats with WhatsApp users, so multiple MultiLine users can participate in the same chat with a WhatsApp user. 

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  • Created: 11/02/2021 9:54 am EDT
  • Last updated: 02/19/2024 3:27 pm EST
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