Everything you need to know about getting started with WhatsApp Business API in India.
What is WhatsPortal?+
WhatsPortal is an official WhatsApp Business API platform built for Indian businesses. It lets you manage customer conversations in a shared team inbox, send bulk broadcast campaigns to thousands of contacts, and automate order and logistics notifications — all through the official WhatsApp Business API. It integrates natively with Shopify, Shiprocket, Delhivery, PetPooja, Meta Lead Forms, Instagram, and more.
What is WhatsApp Business API and how is it different from the WhatsApp Business App?+
The WhatsApp Business App is a free app for small businesses managing conversations manually on a single phone. The WhatsApp Business API (WABA) is Meta's official API for businesses that need to send messages at scale, integrate with e-commerce and CRM platforms, run automated workflows, and give multiple team members access to a shared inbox. WhatsPortal provides everything you need to get started with and operate the WhatsApp Business API.
Is WhatsPortal an official WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP)?+
Yes. WhatsPortal is an official WhatsApp Business Solution Provider. Your WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) is onboarded and verified through Meta's official channels, giving you full access to the WhatsApp Business API without any risk of account suspension from unofficial tools.
Can I send bulk WhatsApp broadcast campaigns?+
Yes. WhatsPortal's campaign feature lets you upload a CSV file of contacts, select a pre-approved WhatsApp template, personalise variables, optionally schedule for a future date and time, and send to thousands of contacts in a single campaign. You get real-time statistics for sent, delivered, read, and failed messages.
Does WhatsPortal integrate with Shopify?+
Yes. WhatsPortal connects to your Shopify store via OAuth. Once connected, it listens to 17+ Shopify events including orders created, paid, cancelled, fulfilled, and abandoned checkouts. You can trigger WhatsApp automations for any event — for example, a COD confirmation message when an order is placed, or an abandoned cart recovery sequence after 30 minutes. Customer data syncs to your WhatsPortal contacts automatically.
What is no-code workflow automation in WhatsPortal?+
WhatsPortal includes a visual drag-and-drop automation builder. You can create multi-step workflows that trigger from events (Shopify orders, shipment updates, Instagram DMs, Meta lead form submissions, or any custom webhook), process data through filters and time delays, and execute actions like sending WhatsApp messages, creating CRM contacts, appending rows to Google Sheets, or making custom HTTP requests — all without writing any code.
Can multiple team members manage WhatsApp conversations?+
Yes. WhatsPortal supports team workspaces with role-based access control (Owner, Admin, Member). All conversations appear in a shared inbox where any team member can see them. Conversations can be assigned to specific agents, and private internal notes let team members coordinate without the customer seeing the discussion.
What is WhatsPortal's pricing?+
WhatsPortal offers three plans billed in INR: Free (₹0/month, up to 100 messages), Standard (₹1,199/month, up to 5,000 messages, priority support), and Premium (₹2,499/month, unlimited messages, 24/7 support, custom integrations). Payments are processed securely via Razorpay.
Is there a free plan available?+
Yes. WhatsPortal's Free plan lets you set up your WhatsApp Business Account, connect integrations, and send up to 100 messages per month — with no credit card required. It is designed for businesses that want to experience the platform before committing to a paid plan.
Can I cancel my WhatsPortal subscription at any time?+
Yes. You can cancel your WhatsPortal subscription at any time from your workspace billing settings. There are no lock-in contracts or cancellation fees. Your account reverts to the Free plan at the end of your current billing period.
Does WhatsPortal support WhatsApp Calling API?+
Yes. WhatsPortal supports the WhatsApp Calling API, allowing businesses to make and receive voice calls over WhatsApp without requiring customers to dial a phone number. Calls are routed to available agents directly within the WhatsPortal inbox, keeping the entire customer conversation history — messages and calls — in one place.
Can I build an AI chatbot for my business using WhatsPortal?+
Yes. WhatsPortal lets you deploy AI-powered chatbots on WhatsApp and Instagram that understand customer intent, answer frequently asked questions, qualify incoming leads, and escalate to a live human agent when needed — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No coding required.
Does WhatsPortal support Instagram chatbots?+
Yes. WhatsPortal supports Instagram chatbot automation for creators, businesses, and professionals. You can set up automated replies to Instagram DMs and comments, trigger WhatsApp conversations from Instagram interactions, and run full lead-capture workflows — all managed from the same unified inbox as your WhatsApp messages.
How can WhatsPortal help real estate professionals and realtors?+
WhatsPortal is built for real estate use cases: AI chatbots that respond to property enquiries instantly and qualify buyers automatically, WhatsApp Calling API for high-intent leads, automated follow-up sequences that share brochures and floor plans over days and weeks, and site visit scheduling on WhatsApp without your team lifting a finger. Whether you are a solo realtor or a large brokerage, WhatsPortal automates the entire enquiry-to-conversion journey.