How to setup WhatsApp Chat Button

Add direct multiple WhatsApp chat, social media links, and more with stats

4 min read·Updated May 12, 2026
How to setup WhatsApp Chat Button

This feature is used to provide communication channels from your customer to you through your website Frontend.

Useful information: When a customer contacts you, a link to the page is sent in the message the customer started, so you know where the conversation started.


Setup Whatsapp Button

In this step, you can adjust the basic settings for the feature and add all the numbers that the user will be able to contact you through, such as the sales and support numbers, etc.

Chat Button General Settings
General Chat Widget Settings

Main configuration dashboard for the WhatsApp chat button, including toggle switches and core widget rules.

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Enable Chat Button: Turn on to make the WhatsApp chat button visible on your website.


WhatsApp Numbers

Add and manage multiple WhatsApp numbers and show in your support chat.

Add New WhatsApp Number
Add Team Member Profile

Interface for adding individual agent details like name, phone number, and custom avatar for the chat widget.

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WhatsApp Numbers List
Agent Management List

Overview of all configured WhatsApp support numbers with options to edit or reorder agents.

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  • Add new Number: Click here to create a new support account profile.
  • WhatsApp Number: The number your customer will contact you on.
  • Name: The agent's name that will appear on the card.
  • Default Message: The message you will receive when they start the conversation, for example: Hello, I need help.
  • Role/Support Text: Specify titles like "Support" or "Sales" to avoid customer confusion.
  • Avatar: The image that will appear next to the agent's information.
  • Disable “Powered by” link: Turn on to hide the “Powered by” branding from your chat widget.

Main Card

Customize how your chat widget appears to visitors. After the setup and saving process, your contact information will appear directly on your website homepage.

Main Card Settings
Welcome Card Customization

Settings to customize the welcome message, header image, and overall look of the chat card.

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Main Card Preview
Live Widget Preview

Visual representation of how the WhatsApp chat widget appears to customers on the frontend.

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The QR code allows the user to scan the code with the camera to contact you directly from mobile, while the link gives an easy way to get the WhatsApp direct API URL.

Main Card QR Example
WhatsApp QR Code Feature

Enabling customers on desktop to quickly transition to mobile chat by scanning a dynamic QR code.

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Add links to your social media profiles and display their icons at the bottom of the chat widget card.

Social Media Links Settings
Social Media Integration

Configuring additional social media icons (Facebook, Instagram) to be displayed within the WhatsApp chat card.

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Clicks Tracking

View total click activity analytics for each communication contact directly on this screen.

Clicks Tracking
Chat Interaction Analytics

Detailed tracking dashboard showing the total number of clicks for each support agent and social link.

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Display Settings

You can customize how the button will appear and its brand colors.

Display Settings Page
Visibility and Style Settings

Advanced rules for button placement, device-specific visibility, and custom color palettes.

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  1. Show on Desktop: Modify this if you want to hide the WhatsApp button from desktop and laptop devices.
  2. Show on Mobile: Modify this if you want to hide the WhatsApp button from tablets and phones.
  3. Show on all pages: Activating this feature will make the button appear on all pages. Disabling it lets you define explicit conditional rules.
  4. Button Position: Move placement from right to left and vice versa.
  5. Customize Style: Control the shape of the icon, the overall size, and container circular borders.
  6. Change Colors: Configure color palettes to match your unique company branding.
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