WhatsApp Bot example to respond only to phone numbers authorized by you
Filter messages like a pro, chat only with your chosen ones.
Juggling WhatsApp messages from unknown numbers can quickly drain your focus and open the door to spam, unwanted interruptions, or even privacy breaches. Manually screening every message not only steals valuable time but increases the risk of missing important contacts or, worse, accidentally responding to someone you shouldnât. Without automation, you could find yourself mired in distractions and inefficiencies, with precious hours lost and professional boundaries blurred.
This Botize formula solves that headache by acting as your WhatsApp gatekeeper: it automatically checks each incoming message and only replies to numbers youâve pre-approved. The flow is simpleâwhenever a message comes in, the automation verifies if the senderâs number matches your custom list before sending your personalized response. The filter is as strict or flexible as you want, ensuring only trusted contacts get through and all others are ignored, freeing you from manual screening forever.
Experience the satisfaction of regaining control over who reaches your WhatsApp and reclaim hours each week by letting Botize handle the filtering and responses. You can easily adjust the authorized number list, frequency of checks, and message templates to suit your needs. Donât waitâfollow the step-by-step guide or jump right into using this ready-to-go formula with Botize and discover just how easy peace of mind can feel!
Automate this task with 4 simple prompts
Copy and paste the following prompts into Botize's AI task editor
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Access the Botize automated task editor.
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Select the AI editing tool.
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Start the automation whenever the trigger is activated
Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.
Set the automation to begin as soon as the main trigger is activated —
Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.
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Detect incoming text messages sent to the WhatsApp Business Cloud API
Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.
Add a step to listen for incoming text messages on WhatsApp Business Cloud API —
Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.
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Filter messages so that only those from authorized phone numbers are processed
Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.
Create a filter that checks if the sender's phone number is in the list of authorized numbers: 34691000000, 8190100200. Continue the automation only if the number matches —
Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.
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Send a reply to the authorized sender with a custom greeting
Copy and paste this prompt into the AI editing tool.
Add a step to send a text message reply on WhatsApp to the sender's number, saying: Hi {{from_name}}! —
Click the 'Apply this task' button to confirm.
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Your automation is ready to use. Click the 'Save changes' button.
Save changes
Effortless WhatsApp Control
With just a few clicks, set up your WhatsApp Bot to ignore messages from unknown numbers and respond charmingly to those you approve.
| Manual | Botize | |
|---|---|---|
| Review unwanted messages | 15 minutes | 0 Minutes |
| Reply manually to authorized contacts | 30 minutes | 0 Minutes |
| Total | 45 minutes | 0 Minutes |
Finally, a solution that speaks your language and manages your contacts seamlessly!
Streamline Business Communications
Focus solely on customer inquiries by allowing your bot to filter out irrelevant messages.
Total Control
Decide exactly who you want your bot to interact with.
Secure Conversations
Keep your chats private and focused on trusted contacts.
Save Time
Automatically filter out distractions and focus on what matters.
Secure Social Group Chats
Create a VIP list for your group chats, ensuring only trusted participants engage in the conversation.
âŸïž Your business thrives on managing select customer interactions.
âŸïž You're tired of spam messages crowding your inbox.
â You want to engage with every incoming message indiscriminately.
â Your goal is widespread communication without restrictions.
â Easily update your list of authorized numbers.
â Craft unique responses for different contacts.
â Adjust your bot's filter settings for maximum efficiency.
This automation demonstrates how, by implementing a filter in the task, you can create a list of authorized phone numbers, allowing the WhatsApp bot to ignore any message sent from a number that is not on that list.
