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How to Set Bot Permissions in WhatsApp Group

Step-by-step guide: How to Set Bot Permissions in WhatsApp Group. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

BotWave's in-app permission system limits which users can invoke which commands. Useful for groups where you want !ai available to everyone but !kick locked to admins.

Prerequisites

  • Active session; bot in group.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Dashboard → Groups → click group → Permissions

    Default: all commands available to all members.

  2. 2

    Lock commands to admins

    Toggle !kick, !warn, !ban, !setrules to "admin only".

  3. 3

    Lock commands to specific roles

    Define roles (e.g. "Co-admin") and assign commands.

  4. 4

    Test

    Try the command as a non-admin, bot will silently ignore or post a permission-denied message.

Expected result

Granular control over who can do what.

Frequently asked questions

Can users see which commands they have access to?

Yes, !help shows only commands the calling user can invoke.

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