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How to Receive Twilio WhatsApp Replies in Alta

This guide explains how to configure your Twilio number so WhatsApp replies are received directly in the Alta Inbox.

Written by Sharon Drelevich
Updated yesterday

Part 1: Connect Twilio to Alta

Before setting up WhatsApp replies, make sure your Twilio account is connected.

Step 1: Connect Twilio

  1. Go to Alta → Settings → Integrations.

  2. Locate the Twilio section.

  3. Click Connect.

  4. Paste your:

    • Account SID

    • Auth Token
      (You can find both inside your Twilio console.)

  5. Click Connect.

Your Twilio account is now connected to Alta.


Part 2: Configure WhatsApp Webhook (Required to Receive Replies)

To receive WhatsApp replies inside Alta, you must configure the webhook on each Twilio phone number.


Step 1: Copy the WhatsApp Webhook URL from Alta

  1. Go to Alta → Settings → Integrations.

  2. Locate the Twilio section and click Customize.

  3. Click “Click to show webhook URL”.

  4. Copy the WhatsApp Webhook Key.

Keep this URL ready — you will paste it into Twilio.


Step 2: Configure the Webhook in Twilio

Once your WhatsApp number is successfully set up in Twilio, you need to configure the webhook to allow Alta to receive incoming messages.

  1. Log in to your Twilio Console

  2. Navigate to:
    Messaging → Senders → WhatsApp Senders

  3. Locate the WhatsApp number you configured

  4. Click Edit Sender

5. Find the field:
"Webhook URL for incoming messages"

6. Paste your Alta Webhook URL (URL Key) into this field

7. Click Update WhatsApp Sender to save the changes


Part 3: Configure the Error Webhook (Required Step)

This ensures proper logging and prevents webhook conflicts.

Step 1: Configure Error Webhook

  1. In Twilio, go to Monitor.

  2. Open the Logs tab.

  3. Click Errors.

  4. Click Webhook.

  5. Click Discard Changes.

  6. Return to Alta.

  7. Copy the Error Webhook Key.

  8. Go back to the Twilio page.

  9. Paste the Error Webhook URL into the webhook URL field.

Click Save.


Final Result

Once completed:

  • WhatsApp replies sent to your Twilio number will appear inside the Alta Inbox.

  • You can manage reply directly from Alta.

  • All configured numbers will route replies correctly.

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