Integrate WhatsApp into Odoo using the WhatsApp Business API or third-party modules to enhance communication. This integration enables automated messaging and customer interaction management within Odoo 17.
2. Introduction
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Integrate WhatsApp into Odoo using the WhatsApp Business API or
third-party modules to enhance communication. This integration
enables automated messaging and customer interaction
management within Odoo 17. Ensure compliance with WhatsApp
Business API guidelines for a seamless experience.
3. Whatsapp
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The Odoo WhatsApp app allows companies to connect their
WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) to Odoo, enabling them to
receive and respond to messages directly within Odoo. Additionally,
it supports customizable templates with dynamic placeholders,
allowing the use of pre-approved templates for sales quotations,
receipts, invoices, and event tickets.
4. How to Configure WhatsApp in Meta
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A WhatsApp integration with Odoo uses a standard API connection
and is configured on Meta in the following steps:
1. Create a Meta business account
2. Create a Meta developer account
3. Setup an app and WhatsApp product on Meta’s developer
console
4. Test the API connection.
5. How to setup a Meta Business Account
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To create a Business account with Meta (owner of Facebook)
navigate to:
Facebook Business Manager - https://business.facebook.com/overview
9. How to setup a Meta Business Account
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Then click Next, and a pop-up window will appear, prompting
to confirm the email address. After confirming, click Done to
close the window.
Next, follow the instructions in the email sent by Facebook to
confirm the creation of the business account and to complete
the setup process.
10. App creation
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Meta for Developers Dashboard:
https://developers.facebook.com/
Access the Meta for Developers dashboard, and sign in with
your Meta developer account. If you don't have an account
yet, link a Facebook account to initiate creating your Meta
developer account.
12. App creation
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● Click on Get Started in the top right corner to create or sign in
to your Meta developer account.
● This will redirect the administrator to all the apps the
developer has configured in this specific developer account.
● Click on Create App to begin the process of configuring a new
Meta application.
16. App type
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On the “Create an app” page, select Other under the section
labeled, Looking for something else?, and then click Next to be
directed to another page to select the app type. Then, click on the
first option listed under the Select an app type label, titled
Business. This selection allows for the creation and management of
the WhatsApp API.
18. App Details
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On the Details section of the Create an App process, enter Odoo in
the field under the Add an App name label.
Next, enter the developer email address in the field under the App
contact email label.
Lastly, set the Business Account - Optional field to the Meta
business account profile, using the drop-down menu. To finish, click
Create app
20. How to Add a WhatsApp Product to the App
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To add a product, go to the Meta app dashboard at
developers.facebook.com/apps and select your app. On the next
page, click 'Set up' next to WhatsApp. This will take you to the
WhatsApp Business Platform API configuration page. Use the drop-
down menu to select the Meta Business Account, then click
Continue.
22. Start using the WhatsApp API
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Upon completing the preceding WhatsApp product wizard and
clicking 'Continue,' the browser should redirect to the
WhatsApp Quickstart page. This Quickstart page serves as the
starting point for configuring the WhatsApp API, involving the
addition of a phone number and the initiation of an initial test
message.
24. How to Configure WhatsApp in Odoo
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To configure WhatsApp in Odoo, navigate to the settings or
configuration section of your Odoo instance. Locate the WhatsApp
integration options and input the necessary details, such as your
WhatsApp Business API credentials. Ensure that the configuration
aligns with your business needs and objectives, and save the
settings to enable seamless communication via WhatsApp within
the Odoo platform
27. Configure WhatsApp in Odoo
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To complete the setup of the WhatsApp business account in Odoo,
click Test Connection. A successful message in green will populate
in the upper-right corner of the dashboard if the configuration is
set correctly.
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