Unofficial WhatsApp (QR Code)
The unofficial connection lets you connect your personal WhatsApp number via QR code. It supports text, media (images, videos, audio), location, contacts, and stickers.
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Setup
Go to Devices → Connect New Device. Scan the QR code with your phone's WhatsApp. The connection uses message protection with TTL and retry.
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Rich Media
Send and receive all media types. Images are automatically processed by vision-capable AI models (GPT-4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro).
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Message Protection
Messages are protected with TTL (1h main, 30min retry, 24h DLQ), dead letter queues, and exponential backoff retries.
Unofficial vs Business API
| Feature | Unofficial (QR) | Business API |
|---|---|---|
| Phone number | Personal | Business |
| Setup | QR Code | Meta OAuth |
| Templates | — | ✓ |
| Session stability | Good | Excellent |
| Cost | Free | Per-conversation |
| Best for | Small business | Scale |