How to Create Custom WhatsApp Bot Commands
Step-by-step guide: How to Create Custom WhatsApp Bot Commands. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.
Custom commands let you create your own bot triggers without writing code. !menu for your restaurant menu, !price for current pricing, !rules for group rules, all editable from the dashboard.
Prerequisites
- Active session.
- A list of commands you want to add.
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Dashboard → Custom commands → New
Pick a trigger (e.g. !menu) and a response. Response can be text, image, or a multi-step reply.
- 2
Use placeholders
{name}, {time}, {date}, {group}. The reply is personalised at send time.
- 3
Multi-step replies
For tutorials: step 1 (text), step 2 (image), step 3 (text), sent as a sequence with 1s delays.
- 4
Scope to specific chats
Restrict a custom command to certain groups so it does not fire everywhere.
Expected result
Your group has its own command vocabulary, all without code.
Power-user tips
- Track which custom commands get used most via Dashboard → Analytics → Commands.
Frequently asked questions
How many custom commands can I add?
Free: 5 / session. Starter: 20. Standard: 100. Boss: unlimited.
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