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  WhatsApp Cloud API Integration & Automation Module for Concord CRM - Key
  Features
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# Key Features ✨

* **Official WhatsApp Cloud API Integration** - Direct integration with Meta's official WhatsApp Cloud API. No third-party gateways or unofficial APIs.

* **Secure WhatsApp Business Account Connection** - Configure Facebook App credentials, WABA ID, and permanent access tokens with built-in health and status checks.

* **Template Synchronization** - Sync approved WhatsApp templates directly from Meta, including marketing and authentication templates.

* **Event-Based Template Mapping** - Automatically send WhatsApp messages when specific Concord CRM events occur.

* **Dynamic Variable Support** - Insert Concord CRM fields such as contact name, email, company details, and dates into WhatsApp templates.

* **Automated WhatsApp Notifications** - Trigger template-based WhatsApp messages for CRM events without manual intervention.

* **Incoming Message Handling** - Receive WhatsApp webhook events and link incoming messages to existing contacts.

* **Auto Convert WhatsApp Messages to Contacts** - Automatically create new contacts from incoming WhatsApp messages with configurable owner and source assignment.

* **Detailed Activity Logs** - Track message status including sent, delivered, and read, with full API response data for debugging.

* **Webhook Forwarding Support** - Optionally forward incoming WhatsApp webhook data to external services using POST requests.

* **Send Test Messages** - Validate WhatsApp templates and API configuration before enabling production automations.