In this article, we will review the Sender Settings so that you can send via WhatsApp, email, etc.
In this article, we will review the Sender Settings so that you can send via WhatsApp, email, SMS, and more:
The main interface in the Wawp plugin for managing various messaging channels including WhatsApp and SMTP.
Keywords: wawp sender settings, wordpress whatsapp config, message delivery channelsChoosing the correct sending channel depends heavily on your budget, message volume, and technical familiarity. Use this quick comparison matrix to decide:
| Channel | Outbound Cost | Setup Difficulty | Best For | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Web | 100% Free (No per-message fees) | Easy (Scan QR Code) | Small & Medium Businesses | Uses your personal/business number with zero additional costs. |
| WhatsApp Meta API | Paid per-conversation (First 1,000/mo free) | Medium (Meta Developer Account) | Large Enterprises / Bulk Senders | High deliverability, official green badge support, and scale. |
| Firebase SMS | Paid per SMS (First 10,000/mo free) | Medium (Google Console setup) | Backups & OTP verification | Works globally, highly secure, and doesn't require a phone app. |
| SMTP Email | Free or Low Cost (Host/Provider based) | Easy to Medium | Order receipts & detailed newsletters | Standard communication channel with no delivery rate limits. |
Enable Fallback Channels: We highly recommend configuring SMTP Email alongside your WhatsApp channels. If a customer's WhatsApp is unreachable or your phone loses internet connection, the system will automatically route system transactional emails and OTP backup verification links via email, keeping your operations 100% online.
This method allows you to link the WhatsApp number associated with the WhatsApp app on your regular phone or the WhatsApp Business app to send directly and at a lower cost. Recommended to use the WhatsApp Business app because it has proven to be more effective and the connection method is the same as when connecting to WhatsApp Web.
First, activate the WhatsApp Web feature from Sender settings within the Wawp plugin.
Configuration options for connecting your personal or business WhatsApp number via QR code.
Keywords: whatsapp web configuration, qr code link, personal number senderFor a detailed, step-by-step setup guide covering QR code scans, OTP link codes, manual API credential entries, and session management, explore our dedicated WhatsApp Web Connection Guide.
To protect your WhatsApp number from being flagged or banned by spam filters:
Configure your Meta API credentials for sending messages and setting up webhooks. You can find a detailed guide on How to Setup WhatsApp Meta API to use this professional messaging channel.
Setting up the official Meta Cloud API developer credentials for automated business-verified messaging.
Keywords: meta api credentials, whatsapp cloud developer, official business senderSending mail from your website depends on the quality of your hosting provider’s email. If your website sends mail normally, you can skip setting up this feature.
Configuring custom SMTP providers for secure and reliable transactional email delivery.
Keywords: smtp email settings, wordpress phpmailer, transactional email routingFor a detailed setup guide covering popular email providers (like Google Workspace, Outlook, SendGrid, and Mailgun) and ensuring high deliverability, explore our dedicated SMTP Configuration Guide.
Leverage Google Firebase SMS Authentication to send fast, secure verification codes (OTP) globally directly from your web application.
Integrating Google Firebase Web SDK credentials for global phone OTP SMS verifications.
Keywords: firebase sms authentication, web sdk credentials, otp sms gatewayFor a detailed setup guide covering Google Console registration, whitelisting authorized domains, Blaze plan upgrades, and real-time verification sandbox tests, check out our dedicated Firebase SMS Configuration Guide.