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WhatsApp Flows (Meta Flows) management

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WhatsApp Flows (Meta Flows)

WhatsApp Flows are Meta's native interactive forms that run inside WhatsApp — no external links needed.

What are WhatsApp Flows?

Unlike chatbot flows (which are AIsoule's automation), WhatsApp Flows are Meta's built-in form system:

  • Multi-step forms inside WhatsApp
  • Native UI (not a web link)
  • Data validation built-in
  • Seamless user experience

Use cases

  • Lead capture forms
  • Appointment booking
  • Customer surveys
  • Order forms
  • Registration forms

Managing Flows in AIsoule

  1. Go to Settings → WhatsApp Flows
  2. You can:
    • View existing flows synced from Meta
    • Create new flows
    • Edit flow JSON
    • Publish flows
    • Duplicate flows

Creating a Flow

  1. Click "New Flow"
  2. Enter:
    • Name — Descriptive name
    • Categories — What the flow is for
  3. Build the flow using JSON structure (Meta's Flow JSON format)
  4. Click "Save to Meta" to submit
  5. Click "Publish" when ready

Sending a Flow in chat

Flows are sent as interactive messages:

  1. In a conversation, use a template with a Flow button
  2. Or send via the API with the flow_id

Tips

  1. Keep forms short — 3-5 fields max per screen
  2. Use validation — Prevent invalid data entry
  3. Test on mobile — Flows render differently on different phones
  4. Combine with chatbot — Use chatbot to trigger flows at the right moment

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