360Dialog Whatsapp
Starting from May 15, 2024, 360dialog will no longer support the registration of phone numbers on the on-premise API. All new numbers and migrations will have to use Cloud API or respond.io API only.
You can now migrate your connected WhatsApp 360dialog account to respond.io WhatsApp Business API to enjoy higher reliability, lower costs, and access to new features. Learn more about the migration process here.
360dialog is an API provider that works directly with WhatsApp. This integration lets you respond to WhatsApp messages directly from YesHello platform.
This channel has a limited 24-hour messaging window due to WhatsApp regulations.
360dialog does not provide phone number purchase options.
Channel Configuration
360dialog WhatsApp channel can be configured with a unique channel name.
Step 1: Navigate to Workspace Settings > Click Channels.
Step 2: Locate the 360dialog WhatsApp Channel > Click Manage > Configuration.
Step 3: Configure the Channel name, which is used internally to identify the account.
Step 4: Click Done to update the Channel configuration.
Metadata Received by Channel
Different channels provide different set of Contact’s metadata to YesHello platform. Here’s the list of Contact’s data you’ll be able to obtain from this channel:
Phone number
Profile name
Whatsapp ID
Managing WhatsApp Business API Profile
If there's a need to make a change or check your WhatsApp Business API Profile, it can be done on the YesHello platform.
Step 1: Navigate to Workspace Settings > Click Channels.
Step 2: Locate the 360dialog Channel > Click Manage > Profile.
Step 3: Click Sync Profile to obtain the latest WhatsApp Business Profile information from WhatsApp.
Step 4: Edit the following information as needed.
Fields
Description
Profile Photo
Image shown as the profile picture of the WhatsApp Business Account.
An image size of 640x640 is recommended.
About
Text to display in your profile's About section.
The max length for the string is 139 characters.
Address
Address of the business. Maximum of 256 characters.
Description
Description of the business. Maximum of 256 characters.
Email address (in valid email format) to contact the business. Maximum of 128 characters.
Vertical
Industry of the business. Must be one of these accepted values:
AutomotiveBeauty, Spa and SalonClothing and ApparelEducationEntertainmentEvent Planning and ServiceFinance and BankingFood and GroceryPublic ServiceHotel and LodgingMedical and HealthNon-profitProfessional ServicesShopping and RetailTravel and TransportationRestaurantOther
The business vertical cannot be set back to an empty value after it is created.
Website
URLs (including http:// or https://) associated with the business (e.g., website, Facebook Page, Instagram). Maximum of 2 websites with a maximum of 256 characters each.
Step 5: Review the information and click Save Profile.
Managing WhatsApp Message Templates
Before sending a Template Message to a Contact at YesHello platform, ensure you did the following:
Have an approved message template in 360dialog
Added the approved message template to the Space by syncing the message template
Submitting Message Templates
Step 1: Navigate to Workspace Settings > Click Channels.
Step 2: Locate the 360dialog WhatsApp Channel > Click Manage.
Step 3: Click Templates > Submit Template to submit a message template for approval.
Step 4: Fill in the required information needed to create a template.
Field
Description
Name
Name can only contain lowercase alphanumeric characters and underscores ( _ )
Category
The category of which the message template belongs to.
Language
The language that the template is written in.
Step 5: Create the message by filling in the necessary components, then review the message in the preview section. You may include parameters {{1}}, {{2}}, etc. as placeholders to be filled in with personalized content.
Building Block
Description
Header
The Header is optional and serves as the title or header of your template. It supports the following:
Text
Image
Video
Document
* YesHello platform accepts uploads up to 20MB in size.
Body
The Body should contain the most important text of your template. Only text is supported.
You may use markdown to format the content of this block.
Footer
The Footer only supports text and can be used to provide less relevant information in your template message.
Button
The button adds interactivity to your templates. There are two main types.
Call to Action Button
Used to send your client to a Website or call a Phone Number
Max one URL and Phone Number per Template
URL can have a parameter for personalisation
Quick Reply Button
Used for getting quick answers from your client
Maximum 3 Quick Reply Buttons per Template
Each Quick Reply cannot have more than 20 characters
* Quick Reply Buttons are supported only on iOS, Android and web platforms, but not on Windows platform. Refer to more details here.
Step 6: Provide sample value
This is only applicable if you have included any parameters in your message template content.
Providing sample values to the parameter in the message template will assist the reviewer in understanding the message you are trying to send to your Contacts.
Important Link: WhatsApp Message Template guidelines
Syncing Message Templates
Step 1: Navigate to Workspace Settings > Click Channels.
Step 2: Locate the 360dialog WhatsApp Channel > Click Manage.
Step 3: Click Templates > Sync Template to begin the syncing process.
The synchronization process has been completed. This means:
The message templates will be listed with their corresponding statuses.
The last synced date time will be updated.
If your template is rejected, the rejection reason will be displayed below the rejected message template.
The following table lists the possible statuses for the message templates:
Description
Status
Submitted
The message template is submitted and pending for approval.
Approved
The message template is approved and can be sent to contacts.
Rejected
The message template is rejected and cannot be used.
Use the search and filter at the top right corner of the listing to easily find your templates!
Rate Limits
A rate limit is the number of API calls an app or user can make within a given time period defined by the channel. Learn more about the rate limits for this channel here.
FAQ and Troubleshooting
❕Why do I get the "Template [name] does not exist..." error message even though the template has already been submitted and approved?
This error often occurs if your templates are not properly synced. First, clear your cache, then follow the steps to sync templates. This should solve the issue.
❕Why is my template still shown as "rejected" in YesHello when it has been approved by Meta?
If you've resubmitted a rejected template and it has been approved by Meta, you'll need to sync your message templates on YesHello. Then the latest template status will be shown.
❕Where can I view my API keys?
To view your API keys on YesHello, in your Workspace, click Settings > Channels > locate your 360dialog channel > Configure > API key.
❕Can I generate a new API key on 360dialog Hub if I signed up for WhatsApp API via Integrated Onboarding?
No, you're not able to generate a new API key or view the API key from 360dialog Hub. However, you can generate a new API key from the YesHello platform. In your workspace, go to Settings > Channels > locate your 360dialog channel > Troubleshoot > Refresh Permission.
The API key will be automatically regenerated and synced from 360dialog. Please note that you will not be able to see any changes made during this process, but once the action is complete, the WhatsApp channel should be working normally with the new API key.
❕Why do I see duplicate Contacts from the same WhatsApp channel?
WhatsApp passes the Contact’s phone number in a format that is different from the E.164 format that YesHello uses. This difference causes Contacts from certain countries to be duplicated. Should this occur, do reach out to our hotline number.
💡Have a question?
If you have a question, feel free to contact our support team here
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