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How to Add WhatsApp to Shopify

Connecting WhatsApp to Shopify turns chat into a sales and support channel for carts, orders, and shipping. Here is how to integrate the two.

How it works

Step by step

1

Set up your WhatsApp Business API

Onboard a verified WhatsApp number through a provider that offers a native Shopify integration.

2

Connect your Shopify store

Authorize the integration so it can read orders, carts, and inventory securely from your store.

3

Enable abandoned cart recovery

Turn on automated WhatsApp reminders that nudge shoppers who left items in their cart back to checkout.

Features

More steps

Add order and shipping updates

Map order confirmation, fulfillment, and tracking events to WhatsApp messages so customers stay informed.

Add a chat or COD confirmation flow

Place a WhatsApp button on your storefront and, if you sell cash on delivery, automate order confirmation to cut fake orders.

Track results

Monitor recovered carts, delivered notifications, and replies to refine your messaging over time.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Shopify WhatsApp integration update in real time?

Yes. A native integration syncs order, cart, and inventory events so messages like shipping updates and back-in-stock alerts reflect live store data.

Can I recover abandoned carts automatically on Shopify?

Yes. Once connected, you can trigger timed WhatsApp reminders to shoppers who abandoned checkout, often with a direct link back to their cart.

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Written by Tabarak Ur Rehman ChaudhryFounder & CEO, Defuser AI · View profile
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