How to Enable WhatsApp Messaging for an Event




Photo Party Upload allows guests to receive their photos directly through WhatsApp. You can use the default LAPP number or connect a custom Twilio number to your event.



Before You Begin

There are two options for sending WhatsApp messages:

  • LAPP Number: Use the default number provided by LAPP. No Twilio account is required.
  • Custom Twilio Number: Use your own WhatsApp-enabled number through Twilio. Twilio is a paid messaging service that allows you to purchase and manage phone numbers for sending messages through software.

If you plan to use a custom number, make sure you have an active Twilio account and have completed the required Twilio setup before configuring the event.


Note: If you are using a custom Twilio number, make sure the Twilio account and WhatsApp configuration are completed correctly before connecting it to the event. The number also needs to be a toll free number.


Enable WhatsApp Messaging


Follow these steps to configure WhatsApp messaging in Event Manager:

  1. Open your event in Event Manager.
  2. Go to the Sharing tab.
  3. Select the WhatsApp sub-tab.
  4. Choose your messaging number.
    • Select the default LAPP number if you want to use the number provided by LAPP.
    • Select the custom number option if you want to use your own Twilio number.

  5. Configure the selected number.

    The setup process is similar to configuring the Text Messaging sharing option. Enter the required information for your selected messaging provider.

  6. Click the Submit tab once you have completed the configuration.
  7. Click Accept on the Submit tab to confirm and apply your settings.

Once the setup is accepted, WhatsApp messaging will be enabled for your event, allowing guests to receive their photos through WhatsApp.