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How to Recover WhatsApp Bot Session

Step-by-step guide: How to Recover WhatsApp Bot Session. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

If a session disconnects (phone loses connection, WhatsApp web logout, etc.), BotWave attempts to reconnect using saved credentials. This guide walks through what happens automatically and what to do if it does not.

Prerequisites

  • A previously-connected session that is now disconnected.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Check Dashboard → Sessions

    See the status. "Disconnected" with a recent timestamp usually self-heals within 60s.

  2. 2

    Wait 2 minutes for auto-reconnect

    BotWave attempts reconnect 3 times with exponential backoff.

  3. 3

    If still disconnected → click Reconnect

    Manual trigger.

  4. 4

    If reconnect fails → pair fresh

    Use pairing code or QR on the same number. Configuration and groups are preserved.

Expected result

Session restored without losing custom commands, warnings, or analytics history.

Common pitfalls

  • If WhatsApp shows "Device logged out", reconnect won't help, you must re-pair from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose group memberships if I re-pair?

No, re-pairing is just authenticating again. Group memberships are at the WhatsApp account level, not the session level.

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