WhatsApp Web and official WhatsApp
| Connection | How it connects | Templates |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Web | A linked WhatsApp device connected by QR code. The phone app keeps working. | Saved team replies without Meta review |
| Official WhatsApp | A number in the company’s WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) in Meta | Meta reviews templates. Use them for first contact and after the 24-hour window closes |
A WABA is the company’s Meta account for official numbers and templates. The WhatsApp Business phone app is a separate way to use WhatsApp. Coexistence lets the phone app work alongside the official channel when Meta allows it for the number.
Groups and calls must be included in the line’s features. Official groups also require Official Business Account (OBA) status. Check that the features you need are available before connecting.
If the line needs reconnecting, follow the instructions for its connection type. If you see a quality, limit or temporary-error warning, test one message. If it is not delivered, send support the line number and send time.