WhatsApp API Setup with AnswerForMe

Q: How do I start using AnswerForMe?

Sign up for free, connect your WhatsApp Business, and configure your first chatbot in under 10 minutes.

Introduction

Connecting your WhatsApp number to AnswerForMe lets an AI agent reply to customers directly inside the most-used messaging app.

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to do it using Embedded Signup, which simplifies the full technical setup.

Prerequisites

An active AnswerForMe account.
A phone number that is not currently registered in WhatsApp (or one you can remove from the mobile app).
Access to a personal Facebook (Meta) account to manage the business.

Step-by-step

1) Go to Channels

2) Start the connection

Click “Connect with Facebook”. A Meta popup window opens.

3) Follow Meta’s wizard

Sign in with Facebook.
Select or create your Meta Business account.
Create a WhatsApp Business profile (business name customers will see).
Verify your number via SMS or call.

Important: if the number is already used in WhatsApp Messenger or WhatsApp Business App, you must delete that account in the app settings before this step.

4) Grant permissions

Accept the requested permissions so AnswerForMe can send and receive messages on your behalf.

5) Done

When the wizard finishes, you’ll see your number connected in AnswerForMe with status Connected.

Note: replies are sent from your own phone number. Customers do not see “Sent by AnswerForMe”.

Agent configuration

Now that the channel is connected, make sure you:

Open AI Settings.
Upload your business info (Knowledge Base).
Enable the agent for the WhatsApp channel.
Define the agent personality. Read our Roleplay guide.

Troubleshooting

Verification error: confirm you have good cellular signal to receive the SMS.
Invalid number: confirm it’s not a landline, and that it’s not already registered in the API with another provider.

Need help? Contact support.

Yes, you can edit your Display Name in the WhatsApp Manager inside Meta Business Suite. Note that changing it triggers a new review process which may take a few hours.

What if I don't receive the SMS code?

Ensure you have cellular signal. If SMS fails, wait for the timer and try the "Voice Call" option. Also check that you aren't using a number that blocks short codes.

Do I need technical skills?

No, our platform is designed to be used without coding. The interface is intuitive and guided.

How much does it cost?

You start free with 500 credits and then pay only for what you use: one-time packs from US$10 that never expire, no monthly fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start using AnswerForMe?

According to the WhatsApp Business Platform documentation, businesses that respond to messages within the first hour see significantly higher conversion rates.