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Set up WAFLO and connect WhatsApp without SSH
Create your business account, pair its dedicated WhatsApp number from the dashboard, and send a test message before you rely on the workflow.
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1. Create the business account
Open the signup page and enter your business name, a unique slug, WhatsApp number, owner name, email, and password. Enter the number in international format, such as +18765551234. Choose a slug that is at least 3 characters and not already in use.
Use a password with at least 8 characters, one uppercase letter, and one number. Signup creates the business and owner-admin account and provisions a Starter trial for dashboard use.
Use a phone number you can keep dedicated to the business WhatsApp connection. The phone must be available to scan the device-pairing QR code.
2. Pair the WhatsApp device
After account creation, leave the signup setup screen open. In another browser tab, sign in with the owner email and password, then open Settings → WhatsApp.
Choose Connect / Show QR Code. On the phone that owns the business number, open WhatsApp → Linked Devices → Link a Device and scan the QR code shown in the dashboard. This in-dashboard pairing flow does not require SSH access.
Wait until the dashboard reports that WhatsApp is connected. Keep the phone and number available for the business connection.
3. Activate and run a test
Return to the original signup tab and select “I’ve connected WhatsApp” to finish activation. Continue to the dashboard.
Add business information in Settings, upload useful source material in Knowledge Base, and add staff members in Settings → Staff if teammates need access.
Send a test message to the connected WhatsApp number from a different phone. Confirm that the incoming message appears in Inbox and that the configured n8n message-to-reply workflow responds as expected.
Try it on your own WhatsApp number
Start a 14-day trial, pair your business number from the dashboard, and upload your services and price list. No credit card required.
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- Is WAFLO a fit for your business?
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- Give Your Agent Your Business Knowledge
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