Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How can I recover my WhatsApp APIKey? (When lost)
A: Send the phrase "Recover APIKey" to the Bot and it will answer you with your APIKey. Example here.
Q: Can I send WhatsApp messages to other people with my ApiKey?
A: No. You can only send messages to yourself. This is like this to avoid spam. If you need to send messages to others, check this new API: https://textmebot.com you can also send images, buttons, etc...
Q: Can I send WhatsApp messages to groups?
A: No, you can only send WhatsApp messages to contacts. However, textmebot.com will allow messages to groups soon.
Q: Can I send files, pictures, audio with WhatsApp API?
A: No, with CallMeBot you can only send Text Messages. If you need to send images, buttons, locations, etc... please check the textmebot.com API.
Q: Can I send emoticos in Telegram and WhatsApp Messages?
Yes! you can use the Unicode Emoticos (see here how to do it). 💪👍💗🤖
Q: How can I get additional support?
A: You can contact me by email or Telegram. Check here the contact details.
Q: Why I am not receiving the Telegram calls from the bot?
A: First of all, try to test callmebot from this webpage. You might see some errors on the screen that can help you to troubleshoot the problem.
Possible Solutions:
- Ensure that you can receive Calls in the "Settings" -> "Privacy and Security". In the "Call" section, select either "Everybody" or "My Contacts" (but remember to add @CallMeBot_API" in your Telegram Contacts.
- If you are using your username to make the call, ensure that you Username is visible for everybody. (or at least for the bot @CallMeBot_API and @CallMeBot_APIX)
- You need to authorize Callmebot to contact you using this link
- Check the question below about Spam Error
A: Please, check here how to fix the problem.
Q: Why my sentence is cut at the first word?
A: Encode the message in "URL Encoded" format. For example replacing " " by "%20". You can also use this online tool https://www.urlencoder.org/.
Q: Can the Telegram Bot say the message only once? or Twice?
A: Yes. You can specify how many times the bot should say the message (1,2,3). Use the "rpt" parameter (see instructuons here).
Q: Can I send Telegram text messages to groups?
A: Yes, you can now send telegram text messages to groups. Check instructions here.
Q: Can I call to any Telegram Contact?
A: No, you can only call to yourself. This is like this to avoid spam. Except, if we create your own bot with your own Telegram Account. It has a small monthly cost. Please contact us to know more.
Q: Can I send emoticos in Telegram and WhatsApp Messages?
Yes! you can use the Unicode Emoticos (see here how to do it). 💪👍💗🤖
Q: How can I get additional support?
A: You can contact me by email or Telegram. Check here the contact details.
