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WhatsApp as an Internal Notification Channel

Enable WhatsApp as a user notification channel in GHL Customer Care to get instant alerts for conversations, tasks, reviews, and app events. Set up in minutes.

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  1. What is WhatsApp for Internal Notifications?
  2. Key Benefits of WhatsApp Notifications
  3. Supported Notification Categories
  4. How to Set Up WhatsApp Notifications
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Related Articles

WhatsApp for Internal Notifications

Stay in the loop even when you step away from your inbox. CRM lets you receive internal notifications through WhatsApp, giving your team real-time updates in a channel they already check all day.

What is WhatsApp for Internal Notifications?

WhatsApp for Internal Notifications adds WhatsApp as an optional delivery channel (alongside In-App, Email, and SMS) for user alerts generated by CRM. Each user can choose which events should trigger WhatsApp messages, allowing fast awareness without needing to stay logged in to the app.

WhatsApp notifications are for internal users (you and your team). They surface key updates and include context so you can jump back into CRM to take action.

Key Benefits of WhatsApp Notifications

  • Faster Response Times: Real-time alerts reduce lag between an event and your follow-up.
  • Better Accountability: Mentions, assignments, and reminders help owners act without missing updates.
  • Flexible Channel Mix: Choose WhatsApp, In-App, Email, and/or SMS per event to fit each user's workflow.
  • Broader Coverage: Receive important updates even when you're away from your inbox or desktop.
  • Granular Control: Enable only the events you care about to avoid notification fatigue.

Supported Notification Categories

CRM sends WhatsApp alerts for the same event groups already found in Notification Preferences:

  • Conversation: new messages, mentions, and assignments
  • Tasks: new/updated tasks, reminders, daily summaries
  • App & Integrations: reviews posted, purchases completed, calendar disconnects, etc.

Users can enable different channels (including WhatsApp) for each sub-category individually.

How to Set Up WhatsApp Notifications

Proper setup ensures the right people receive the right alerts at the right time. Follow these steps to easily configure WhatsApp notifications.

1

Open Notification Settings

  • Navigate to Settings → My Profile → Notifications.
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Fields in this part of the guide Conversation: new messages, mentions, and assignmentsTasks: new/updated tasks, reminders, daily summaries
All 5 steps in this procedure
  1. Faster Response Times: Real-time alerts reduce lag between an event and your follow-up.
  2. Better Accountability: Mentions, assignments, and reminders help owners act without missing updates.
  3. Flexible Channel Mix: Choose WhatsApp, In-App, Email, and/or SMS per event to fit each user's workflow.
  4. Broader Coverage: Receive important updates even when you're away from your inbox or desktop.
  5. Granular Control: Enable only the events you care about to avoid notification fatigue.
2

Turn On the WhatsApp Channel

  • Scroll to Notification Channels and toggle WhatsApp to On.
3

Choose Your Events

  • In each category (Conversation, Tasks, App & Integrations), check the specific events you want delivered to WhatsApp.
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Fields in this part of the guide Conversation: new messages, mentions, and assignmentsTasks: new/updated tasks, reminders, daily summaries
All 5 steps in this procedure
  1. Faster Response Times: Real-time alerts reduce lag between an event and your follow-up.
  2. Better Accountability: Mentions, assignments, and reminders help owners act without missing updates.
  3. Flexible Channel Mix: Choose WhatsApp, In-App, Email, and/or SMS per event to fit each user's workflow.
  4. Broader Coverage: Receive important updates even when you're away from your inbox or desktop.
  5. Granular Control: Enable only the events you care about to avoid notification fatigue.
4

Save Your Preferences

  • Click Save (bottom-right).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I reply to a WhatsApp notification to take action in CRM?

WhatsApp notifications are designed for awareness. Open CRM from the link or app to reply, assign, or complete the item.

Q: Will I get duplicate alerts if I enable multiple channels?

Yes. Each enabled channel will deliver its own alert. Choose the mix that best suits your role (for example, WhatsApp + In-App for critical events only).

Q: Do these messages go to my contacts or customers?

No, these are internal notifications for team members only.

Frequently asked questions

What is WhatsApp for Internal Notifications?
WhatsApp for Internal Notifications adds WhatsApp as an optional delivery channel (alongside In-App, Email, and SMS) for user alerts generated by CRM. Each user can choose which events should trigger WhatsApp messages, allowing fast awareness without needing to stay logged in to the app. WhatsApp notifications are for internal users (you and your team). They surface key updates and include context so you can jump back into CRM to take action.

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