Need help with n8n and WhatsApp · AI Automation Society

Need help with n8n and WhatsApp

Hi everyone,

I am using WhatsApp Cloud API directly from Meta.

Right now:

- My app is in Development mode

- I am using the Meta provided test phone number

- Messaging works fine with the test number on n8n

I have a few simple questions:

1. For real production usage (real WhatsApp number and real users), do I need to switch the app to Live mode?

2. Is the access token shown in the Quickstart / API Setup page only a temporary token and not recommended for production?

3. To get a permanent (non-expiring) access token, do I only need to switch app to Live mode or there is something else to do?

4. For automation, is it recommended to use a fresh/new WhatsApp number instead of an existing WhatsApp number?

I want to be sure I am following the correct and safe process before going live.

Thanks for your help.

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