> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.athenachat.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.athenachat.ai/documentation/documentation-en/channels/messengers/whatsapp/whatsapp-veb.md).

# WhatsApp\* Web

Connecting WhatsApp\* via QR code

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Please note!**

To prevent blocking from [WhatsApp\*](/documentation/documentation-en/channels/messengers/whatsapp.md), it is recommended not to use numbers registered less than 7 days ago. It is also recommended to have 10-15 active conversations with users [WhatsApp\*](/documentation/documentation-en/channels/messengers/whatsapp.md).
{% endhint %}

## Step 1

**Action:** In Afina, go to the Channels section, click “Add channel”, and choose [WhatsApp\*](/documentation/documentation-en/channels/messengers/whatsapp.md).

## Step 2

**Action:** Select [WhatsApp\*](/documentation/documentation-en/channels/messengers/whatsapp.md) Web.

![](https://4126380821-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwirYrs8odJMFan3KqfzY%2Fuploads%2F1YYBWx2QjLVuUcIeW24n%2Fwa-web-01.webp?alt=media)

## Step 3

**Action:** Enter the phone number you want to connect to Afina and click “Authorize number”.

![](https://4126380821-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwirYrs8odJMFan3KqfzY%2Fuploads%2Fx1ZM3UnHwlinnt5jSRvQ%2Fwa-web-02.webp?alt=media)

## Step 4

**Action:** Open [WhatsApp\*](/documentation/documentation-en/channels/messengers/whatsapp.md) on your phone, tap the “⁝” menu or “Settings” → “Linked devices” → “Device pairing”, point the phone at the screen to scan the code.

![](https://4126380821-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwirYrs8odJMFan3KqfzY%2Fuploads%2FQOLQAcE07ILm7MhMLLer%2Fwa-web-03.webp?alt=media)

## Step 5

**Action:** Enter the channel name and click “Connect”. 

![](https://4126380821-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwirYrs8odJMFan3KqfzY%2Fuploads%2F3cVIcczjdrZpFq19wzds%2Fwa-web-04.webp?alt=media)

{% hint style="warning" %}

* WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook are owned by Meta, which is recognized as extremist and banned in the territory of the Russian Federation.
  {% endhint %}


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