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Not yet released. As of October 22, 2026, personal WhatsApp is in internal testing. We expect to release it in the coming weeks, but timing may change. Do not depend on this channel for a production integration yet.
Photon’s WhatsApp channel is for personal WhatsApp accounts. It is separate from WhatsApp Business, which uses the WhatsApp Business connection flow. A connection to one does not enable the other.

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Personal WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business are separate channels

Use the WhatsApp Business guide if you are connecting a business account. Its setup steps do not connect a personal WhatsApp account.

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iMessage numbers are reserved for personal WhatsApp

The WhatsApp registration of Photon-provided iMessage numbers is reserved for personal WhatsApp. You cannot register those numbers with WhatsApp Business, through Photon or another provider. This reservation does not provide early access to personal WhatsApp. The Photon SMS number setup flow for WhatsApp Business is a different path; it does not apply to iMessage numbers.

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Verification codes are filtered

Photon filters one-time passcodes (OTPs) on personal WhatsApp lines. Do not plan to use this channel to receive codes for third-party account registration, login verification, or account recovery. Follow the third-party service’s supported authentication process and terms of service instead.