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Start chatting on WhatsApp

WednesdayAI on WhatsApp works like a regular WhatsApp contact. Your administrator has set up a dedicated WhatsApp number for the AI — you simply message it.

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What you need

  • WhatsApp installed on your phone
  • The WhatsApp number or contact details from your administrator

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Steps

1

Get the WhatsApp number from your administrator

Ask your administrator for the WhatsApp number WednesdayAI is using. It may be saved as a contact for you already, or they can send you the number to add manually.
2

Send your first message

Open WhatsApp and start a chat with that number. Send any message — for example:
Hi
The AI will reply within a few seconds.
Depending on how your administrator set up access, you may receive a pairing code in reply rather than a direct answer. If this happens, see the next step.
3

Share the pairing code (if you received one)

If the bot replied with a message like:
Your pairing code is: ABC-123. Share this with your administrator to get access.
Copy that code and send it to your administrator. Once they approve it, you are connected — send another message and the AI will answer normally.

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In a group? Mention the bot

If WednesdayAI is in a WhatsApp group, it stays quiet by default. To get its attention:
  • Mention it (using its number or a configured name), or
  • Reply to one of its previous messages
Each group has its own separate conversation context.

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Tips

  • Your phone needs a data connection. WednesdayAI connects through the WhatsApp app on the phone your administrator set up. If that phone goes offline for a long period, message delivery may be delayed.
  • You do not need to do anything special to stay connected. Once you are set up, the connection persists.
  • Re-linking is an admin task. If something breaks (for example the admin’s phone was reset), only your administrator can re-link the account. Just ask them.

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Troubleshooting

Check that you have a data connection and that you messaged the correct number. If the number is right and there is still no reply after a minute, ask your administrator to run openclaw channels status --channel whatsapp to check the gateway.
Pairing codes expire after one hour. Send a new message to the WhatsApp number — you will receive a fresh code.
Your WhatsApp number may not be on the approved contacts list. Ask your administrator to add it.
In groups the bot only replies when mentioned or replied to. Make sure you are @-mentioning it or replying to one of its messages. If it still does not respond, ask your administrator to check that the group is allowed.