Tutorial Tagging Button WA

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating a tagging button in WhatsApp using the WA (WhatsApp) API. This feature is particularly useful for developers and businesses looking to enhance user interaction and streamline communication through WhatsApp.

Step 1: Set Up Your WhatsApp API Account

• Create a WhatsApp Business Account: If you don't already have one, register for a WhatsApp Business account.
• Apply for API Access: Visit the WhatsApp Business API documentation and apply for access to use the API.
• Choose a Hosting Option: Decide whether to host the API on your own server or use a third-party service.

Step 2: Install Necessary Tools

• Development Environment: Ensure you have Node.js or a similar environment set up for developing with the API.
• HTTP Client: Use tools like Postman or Curl for testing API requests.
• Code Editor: Choose a code editor like Visual Studio Code for writing your scripts.

Step 3: Write the Tagging Button Code

• Create a New JavaScript File: Start with a new file named taggingButton.js.
• Write the Basic Structure: Include the necessary libraries and set up your API credentials.

const axios = require('axios');
const token = 'YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN';
const apiUrl = 'https://api.whatsapp.com/v1/messages';

• Define the Button Structure: Create the button payload that will be sent via the API.

const buttonPayload = {
  to: 'USER_PHONE_NUMBER',
  type: 'interactive',
  interactive: {
    type: 'button',
    header: {
      type: 'text',
      text: 'Choose an option'
    },
    body: {
      text: 'Select a tag'
    },
    footer: {
      text: 'Powered by Your Service'
    },
    action: {
      buttons: [
        {
          type: 'reply',
          reply: {
            id: 'tag1',
            title: 'Tag 1'
          }
        },
        {
          type: 'reply',
          reply: {
            id: 'tag2',
            title: 'Tag 2'
          }
        }
      ]
    }
  }
};

Step 4: Send the Tagging Button

• Make the API Call: Use Axios to send the button payload to the WhatsApp API.

axios.post(apiUrl, buttonPayload, {
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`,
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
})
.then(response => {
  console.log('Button sent successfully', response.data);
})
.catch(error => {
  console.error('Error sending button', error);
});

Step 5: Test Your Implementation

• Run Your Code: Execute your taggingButton.js file to test the button functionality.
• Check WhatsApp: Open the WhatsApp chat with the phone number you used to send the button and verify that the button appears correctly.
• Interact with the Button: Click on the button to ensure it responds as expected.

Conclusion

You have successfully created and implemented a tagging button in WhatsApp using the WA API. This feature can significantly enhance user experience by allowing quick interactions. For further development, consider exploring additional features of the WhatsApp API, such as sending media or managing chats. Happy coding!