# How to send WhatsApp Message?

## Step 1: Connect to WhatsApp Business API

View Tutorial：[How to connect WhatsApp Business API?](/sixbot-help-center/frequently-asked-questions/how.to.connect.whatsapp.api.md)

## Step 2: Add Customer Service Agent

Go to ​**​\[Enterprise Management > Customer Service Management]​**​, then click ​**​"Add Agent"​**​

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Select the user from the department list and click ​**​"Confirm"​**​ to assign them as a customer service agent

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After adding the agent, click ​**​"Edit"​**​ to open the management settings

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Under settings, click ​**​"Add Channel"​**​ to assign accessible messaging channels to the agent

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Click ​**​"Confirm"​**​ to save the settings

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Once configured, the agent can send/receive messages on the assigned channels

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## Step 3: Send WhatsApp Message

After setup, agents can receive customer messages and send replies (text/images/videos/files/voice notes) via the ​**​\[Inbox > Chats]​**​.

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The system also supports sending template messages for proactive customer outreach

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