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https://{WATI_API_ENDPOINT}/api/v1/chatbots/start
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BSUID Support: A new optional target query parameter has been added. You can now identify the recipient using any of:

ParameterRequiredDescription
whatsappNumberOptional (was required)WhatsApp phone number
targetOptional (new)Polymorphic identifier: Phone Number, Contact ID, or BSUID

Validation: At least one of whatsappNumber or target must be provided. Returns 400 Bad Request if neither is specified.

Target formats:

  • Phone Number: 14155552671
  • Contact ID: 507f1f77bcf86cd799439011
  • BSUID: US.123124141512
Query Params
string
required

WhatsApp Number with country code. Example, 85264318721

string
required

Chatbot Id

Headers
string
enum
Defaults to text/json

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