Changelog
Connectivity issue - WhatsApp Debug
Fixed: Connectivity issue causing intermittent unavailability for a subset of WhatsApp accounts.
Update: Service migrated to a new server and monitoring improved to prevent recurrence.
Impact: No action required from users; service is fully restored.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
[Added] WhatsApp Message Retrieval Activation Endpoint New feature
Endpoint: https://api.smsmobileapi.com/getwa/active/
A new endpoint has been added to allow developers to activate the WhatsApp message retrieval service directly via API, without having to access the dashboard.
This feature is required to enable the reception of inbound WhatsApp messages via the API.
Developers can now integrate this activation step into their automated workflows or setup scripts.
Faster WhatsApp message sending Update
- Faster WhatsApp message sending.
- Reduced delay between messages for quicker delivery.
WhatsApp Account Authentication via Mobile Notification New feature
You can now authenticate your WhatsApp account through a simple mobile notification sent by WhatsApp.
This new method is faster and easier than the previous approach, which required scanning a QR code.
No worries — the QR code method is still available if you prefer it. You now have the choice between both methods to link your WhatsApp account with SMSMobileAPI.
Improvement: Faster WhatsApp Message Delivery for Targeted Campaigns Update
We've optimized the delivery time of WhatsApp messages during your targeted advertising campaigns, ensuring faster and more reliable message dispatch to your audience.
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WhatsApp Virtual Numbers Now Available for Purchase with USDT (ERC20) Update
You can now buy WhatsApp virtual numbers using Tether (USDT) on the ERC20 network.
This new payment option makes it easier for crypto users to access our services and simplifies international transactions.
WhatsApp Message Sending – Single or Group Recipients New feature
It is now possible to choose between sending a WhatsApp message to a single recipient or to an entire contact group directly from the dashboard. A new selection menu lets you easily switch between both options, making it faster and more flexible to manage your communication.
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Resolved a critical issue affecting WhatsApp Debug
### Fixed
- Resolved a critical issue affecting WhatsApp connection due to a major protocol update from WhatsApp.
- Improved handling of unexpected changes in WhatsApp's authentication flow.
### Note
- Users who experienced connection issues on April 30th are invited to reconnect their WhatsApp account. The service is now fully restored.
Detection if the phone number is not available on WhatsApp New feature
When a user send a whatsapp message via our system (api, plugin, form, etc) -> If the recipient's phone number is not available on WhatsApp, an automatic email is now sent to the sender's registered email address to inform them that the number is not available.
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WhatsApp Number Availability Checker New feature
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new web page that allows you to instantly verify if a phone number is available on WhatsApp!
URL: https://smsmobileapi.com/whatsapp-check-number/
Purpose: Easily check WhatsApp availability before sending messages or integrating with our API.
Highlights:
Fast and secure real-time verification.
Requires only your API Key and the phone number to test.
Direct access to full API documentation for developers.
No manual setup required — ready to use online.
This tool is perfect for testing and validating numbers before integrating into your own systems!
WhatsApp Number Availability Check API New feature
A new stable API endpoint that allows you to check if a phone number is available on the WhatsApp network!
You can now easily verify if a number is active before sending a WhatsApp message through our system.
Endpoint: https://api.smsmobileapi.com/whatsapp/checknumber/
Method: GET or POST
Required parameter: recipients (the phone number to verify) and your apikey
The API will return a clear status indicating whether the phone number is reachable via WhatsApp.
Improved detection of unavailable WhatsApp numbers: Update
Detection of unavailable WhatsApp numbers has been improved for faster and more reliable identification, regardless of the language displayed.
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WhatsApp Message Sending Issue Resolved for Certain Account Types Debug
A bug affecting WhatsApp message sending for specific types of WhatsApp accounts has been identified and resolved. This update ensures that messages are now properly handled and delivered across all supported account types. We recommend all users to update to benefit from this fix.
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New parameter added for WhatsApp Message encryption at recipient side New feature
GET / POST : encrypt_message (value = yes)
A new optional parameter has been added to the encrypt_message function to enable WhatsApp message encryption upon reading by the recipient.
This feature enhances end-to-end security by ensuring that messages are not only encrypted in our database, but also remain encrypted on the recipient's phone until the correct decryption key is entered.
New parameter for whatsapp API : url_media_shorted Update
In your request add the parameter url_media_shorted=yes :
When sending a PDF via WhatsApp using the `url_media` parameter,
and if the PDF has the condition `[pdf_with_image=yes]`,
the download link is now displayed using a short URL.
New Feature: Buy Virtual WhatsApp Numbers and Link Them to Your SMSMobileAPI Account New feature
You can now purchase fully configured virtual WhatsApp numbers directly from your dashboard and link them to your SMSMobileAPI account.
With these numbers, you can:
✅ Send and receive WhatsApp messages via our API or dashboard
✅ Choose the country and city of the number to match your audience
✅ Use dedicated, secure numbers — exclusively for your usage
✅ Manage multiple WhatsApp numbers simultaneously (including your own)
No setup required. No ID verification. Just plug and play.
This is a game-changer for anyone who wants to scale WhatsApp communication with full flexibility and total control.
Fixed an issue where attached images sent via WhatsApp Debug
Debugging for better results when an image needs to be sent
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🎉 Released the new **WhatsApp Voice-to-Text** feature! New feature
Incoming WhatsApp voice messages are now automatically transcribed into readable text.
Transcriptions can be accessed via the dashboard, retrieved by API, or forwarded by email in plain text format.
It is possible to format the text or part of the text in your WhatsApp messages. New feature
For format the text with Italic -> Use : Underscore -> Example : _text_
For format the text with Bold -> Use :Asterisk -> Example : *text*
For format the text with Strikethrough -> Use :Tilde -> Example : ~text~
For format the text with Monospace -> Use :Backticks -> Example : ```text```
Update of supported file types for WhatsApp message attachments: Update
Update of supported file types for WhatsApp message attachments:
Now supported:
pdf,
xml,
doc, docx, odt, rtf, txt, tex,
xls, xlsx, csv, ods,
ppt, pptx, odp,
zip, rar, 7z, tar, gz
jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, tiff, svg, webp, ico, heic, jfif
Release of the feature to send PDFs and images via WhatsApp Update
It is now possible to send PDF or image files attached to a WhatsApp message.
Use the new url_media parameter in your API request.
Check the documentation here: https://smsmobileapi.com/doc-whatsapp/#send_parameters.
Exemple to send WhatsApp with one image =
https://api.smsmobileapi.com/sendsms?apikey=YOUR_API_KEYY&waonly=yes&recipients=191728660&message=Hello&url_media=https://smsmobileapi.com/logo.png
Forwarding Received WhatsApp Messages to Email New feature
Users can configure ChatGPT to forward incoming WhatsApp messages to one or multiple email addresses, ensuring important communications are accessible across platforms.
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Responses to WhatsApp Messages New feature
ChatGPT now supports automated replies to WhatsApp messages, ensuring timely and consistent interactions without manual intervention.
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ChatGPT Integration with WhatsApp New feature
Users can now seamlessly connect ChatGPT to their WhatsApp accounts, enabling the AI to respond directly to incoming WhatsApp messages.
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WhatsApp Message Retrieval - You can now retrieve received WhatsApp messages. New feature
# WhatsApp Message Retrieval: Introduced the capability to retrieve received WhatsApp messages, enhancing message management functionality.
# Dashboard Activation: Users can now enable the message retrieval feature directly through the dashboard, providing greater control over messaging operations.
# Received Messages Listing: The dashboard now includes a section to list received WhatsApp messages, allowing for efficient monitoring and management.
# REST API Support: Implemented support for retrieving received WhatsApp messages via REST API requests. Detailed usage instructions are available in the API documentation.
Customizable WhatsApp Message Delay New feature
*You can now define a delay between each WhatsApp message sent via the API directly from the dashboard.
*This feature helps to regulate and optimize bulk WhatsApp sending, ensuring smoother message dispatch.
*Example: Set a 25-second delay between each message to avoid sending them too quickly.
This improvement enhances stability and prevents potential rate limitations when sending high volumes of messages. 🚀
Go to the dashboard → WhatsApp → Options & Rules
Improved Global Character Support in WhatsApp API Update
The WhatsApp API now correctly interprets and processes all alphabetical characters from various languages worldwide.
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English 
French 
German 
Spanish 
Portuguese 
Russian 
Finnish 
Japanese 
Chinese 
Vietnamese 
Dutch 
Greek 
Arabic 
Danish 
Italian 
Ukrainian