Reconnecting Your WhatsApp Bot #
Learn how to reconnect your WhatsApp bot when experiencing connection issues or after account changes in Flowmatix.
Common Reconnection Scenarios #
- WhatsApp Business Account changes
- Phone number verification updates
- Facebook Business Manager modifications
- API token expiration
- Webhook configuration changes
Reconnection Steps #
1. Diagnose Connection Issues #
- Check bot status in Flowmatix dashboard
- Review error logs and notifications
- Verify WhatsApp Business Account status
- Test webhook connectivity
2. Update Credentials #
- Navigate to WhatsApp Integration settings
- Update API tokens if expired
- Refresh webhook configurations
- Re-verify phone number if needed
3. Test Reconnection #
- Send test messages to verify connectivity
- Check message delivery status
- Validate webhook responses
- Monitor for any error messages
Troubleshooting Common Issues #
Token Expiration #
- Generate new access tokens in Facebook Business Manager
- Update tokens in Flowmatix integration settings
- Test connection after token update
Webhook Failures #
- Verify webhook URL accessibility
- Check SSL certificate validity
- Update webhook verification tokens
- Test webhook endpoint manually
Phone Number Issues #
- Re-verify business phone number
- Check number ownership in Facebook
- Update number in Flowmatix settings
- Test with new verification code
Prevention Tips #
- Monitor token expiration dates
- Set up automated alerts for connection issues
- Regularly test bot functionality
- Keep backup authentication methods
- Document configuration settings
Getting Help #
If reconnection issues persist, contact Flowmatix support with:
- Error messages and logs
- Account configuration details
- Timeline of when issues started
- Steps already attempted
