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Overview

Use WhatsApp Business credentials to make authenticated API calls through Alter Vault without exposing your API keys in code.
PropertyValue
Provider IDwhatsapp-business
CategoryCommunication
Credential TypeBearer Token

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Step 1: Get Your Credentials

1

Log in to Meta for Developers

Log in to Meta for Developers at developers.facebook.com/apps/.
2

Select your app

Select your app (or create one with WhatsApp product).
3

Go to WhatsApp → API Setup

Go to WhatsApp → API Setup in the left sidebar.
4

Generate an access token

Generate a temporary access token or create a system user token for production.
5

Copy your access token

Copy the access token.
Never share your credentials publicly. Store them securely and only enter them in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

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Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

1

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
2

Add WhatsApp Business

Go to Managed Secrets > Add Provider > WhatsApp Business.
3

Enter your credentials

Paste your Access Token into the credential field.
4

Save

Click Save. You’ll receive a grant_id to use with the SDK.

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Using in Code

response = await vault.request(
    HttpMethod.POST,
    "https://graph.facebook.com/YOUR_API_VERSION/YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER_ID/messages",
    grant_id="YOUR_GRANT_ID",
)

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Notes

  • Temporary tokens expire after 24 hours. For production, create a System User token in Business Settings.