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WhatsApp Business App Coexistence

Keep your existing number.
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Continue using your WhatsApp Business App while unlocking the full power of the Business API. No number change. No history loss. Both can run at the same time.

  • Same phone number, same chats, same contacts
  • Use both app and API simultaneously
  • Setup in under 5 minutes with QR scan
  • Messages sync automatically between platforms
Concept

What is WhatsApp Coexistence?

Meta's "Coexistence" feature lets your WhatsApp Business App and the WhatsApp Business API run side-by-side on the same number — your team can answer from the app on their phone while automations, AI replies and team-inbox features run on the Wassenger platform.

Why use it

Why use WhatsApp Coexistence?

Three concrete scenarios where running both at once pays off.

Multi-device for the team

Your team answers customers from desktops during the day. The owner answers from the phone in the evening. Every message stays in sync across all the surfaces.

Mobile + advanced automations

Keep typing replies on your phone like always, but layer AI auto-replies, schedules and chatbots on top via the Wassenger platform — same number.

Zero migration risk

No number port, no chat-history loss, no customer notification. If it ever stops working for you, just disconnect — your app keeps running like nothing happened.

Setup

Setup in 3 simple steps.

Connect your WhatsApp Business App in under 5 minutes.

1

Create your account

Sign up for free and access your dashboard. No credit card required for the 7-day trial.

2

Scan the QR code

Open the WhatsApp Business App on your phone → Settings → Linked Devices → scan the QR shown on screen.

3

Start using both

Your number is now connected. Use the mobile app and the API platform simultaneously — messages sync everywhere.

Comparison

Feature comparison

What you can do with each platform.

FeatureBusiness AppWassenger Coexistence
Send & receive messages
Multi-device for the team (5+ agents)
AI Assistant + auto-replies
Campaigns & broadcast lists 1k+
REST API + webhooks
No-code flows + chatbot
Chat from your phone
Keep existing chats & contacts
Good to know

Important information

What you need to know before getting started.

Requirements

  • WhatsApp Business App v2.24.17+
  • Active WhatsApp Business number
  • Smartphone with internet connection

Pricing

  • Messages from Business App: Free
  • Wassenger from €29/mo · 7-day trial
  • No setup fees, cancel anytime

Limits

  • 5 messages / second via API (coexistence mode)
  • Unlimited messages from the phone app
  • Migrate to dedicated API for higher throughput later
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WhatsApp Coexistence.

Will I lose my existing chats and contacts?
No. Your existing chats, contacts and message history stay intact. You can optionally sync your conversation history to the platform during setup.
Can I still use my phone to send messages?
Yes — that's the whole point of coexistence. You continue sending from the WhatsApp Business App on your phone while also using the API platform. Messages sent from either show up on both.
How do I disconnect my number if needed?
From the WhatsApp Business App on your phone: Settings → Account → Business Platform → select the connected platform → Disconnect. The app keeps working as normal afterwards.
What happens to messages I send from the mobile app?
Messages sent from your WhatsApp Business App are free and also appear in the platform's conversation history. Everything stays synchronised.
Is there a message limit?
When using coexistence mode there's a fixed throughput of 5 messages per second through the API. This ensures compatibility with the WhatsApp Business App. For higher throughput, migrate to a dedicated API number later.

Keep your number. Add the API.

Five minutes. No port. No history loss. No new number to memorise. Just better tooling on the same WhatsApp.

Want to migrate later?

Start with coexistence today. When you need a dedicated API number, we move you over in one call — no downtime.