How to connect Whatsapp Business Account with Helix
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to connect your WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) with Helix. This configuration is essential for enabling WhatsApp lead capture into the Helix CRM module and supports ongoing patient engagement by allowing you to create, manage, and send approved WhatsApp template messages directly from Helix.
Pre-requisites:
- Meta Business Account
Create and configure a Meta Business Account via the Meta Business Suite
- Dedicated Phone number (this number should not be connected to any other WhatsApp account)
- WhatsApp Business Account (WABA)
- Useful links:
- Verified Business Information (grants additional messaging permissions)
- Payment method setup (mandatory for message templates)
Steps to follow on Helix:
- Login to Helix using your credentials
- Go to the control panel page (menu on top left -> control panel OR https://my.helixbydoctors.com/control-panel)
- Look for the CRM Setup section as shown below

- Click on WhatsApp Business
- Login with your Facebook account (that has access to your WhatsApp Business Account)

- Click on Get Started

- Choose your business portfolio and hit Next

- Select your WABA and WhatsApp business profile

- Review permissions then hit Continue

- All done! Click on finish (you may choose to setup the payment method now or later from the Meta business suite)

- Logout and re-login for changes to take place
Notes:
Please note that Meta applies its own charges for sending Whatsapp messages. Refer to the following link to know more details: Platform Pricing