MessageBird is a legacy WhatsApp provider supported in the Biz1 WhatsApp Web Module for existing and backward-compatible integrations.
It allows businesses to:
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Send and receive WhatsApp messages
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Use one or multiple WhatsApp numbers
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Maintain existing MessageBird-based setups
⚠️ Note: MessageBird is not recommended for new setups. Green API is preferred.
Key Capabilities
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WhatsApp message sending & receiving
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Multi-number support
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CRM-linked customer conversations
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Basic automation compatibility
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Integration with Biz1 chat interface
Limitations (Important)
MessageBird does not support:
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QR code authorization
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Advanced WhatsApp group management
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Because of these limitations, MessageBird is marked as legacy.
Message Flow (MessageBird)
Customer
↓
MessageBird Platform
↓
Biz1 Webhook
↓
Customer Matching
↓
MongoDB Storage
↓
Agent Reply
↓
MessageBird API
- MessageBird remains supported for stability and backward compatibility, but users are strongly advised to migrate to Green API for modern WhatsApp features.
Sending Message
POST dashboard/admin/send_message
Parameters
{
"from": "send_whatsapp",
"msg": "Hello from MessageBird",
"cust_id": "123"
}
When to Use MessageBird
✅ Existing MessageBird customers
✅ Simple WhatsApp messaging
✅ Legacy system compatibility
