Creating a Channel

Click “New Channel” to begin the configuration process. Each channel type requires a slightly different setup flow, depending on the external platform.


General Configuration Parameters

Field
Description

Type

Selects the communication channel (Widget, WhatsApp (Waha), WhatsApp (Official), or Instagram).

Name

Internal name used to identify the channel in the CRM list.

Description

Optional internal note for context or control.

Channel Responder

Defines which Agent or Squad will handle the conversations from this channel.

Customized Prompt (optional)

Overrides the Agent’s main prompt, applying a custom instruction only for this channel.

Delay to Answer

Sets a delay (in seconds) before the Agent responds to a user message.

Channel Management

Once created, channels are displayed in the Channels Dashboard.

Action
Description

Toggle Active/Inactive

Enables or disables message routing for the selected channel.

Edit Settings

Opens the configuration modal to modify responder or prompt.

View Configuration

For Widget channels, shows embed code and customization options.

Delete Channel

Permanently removes the channel and its routing link.

Each active channel is monitored automatically, ensuring continuous connectivity and message delivery. If authentication expires (e.g., expired WhatsApp token), the channel status will display as inactive until reconnected.


Troubleshooting

Issue
Possible Cause
Solution

QR Code expires before scanning

Delay during setup

Reload and rescan within 40 seconds.

No pop-up window for WhatsApp Official

Browser blocked pop-ups

Enable pop-ups in browser settings.

Instagram connection fails

Wrong account permissions

Use an account with messaging access enabled.

Widget not loading on site

Script not embedded correctly

Re-copy the embed code and ensure it’s inside the <body>.

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