# WhatsApp

As a business or entity with an app, you may want to offer your app users a direct line to a support number or WhatsApp chat link. This block makes it possible for users to send messages to your WhatsApp number to receive support or ask other questions. 

### **Adding the WhatsApp Block** <a href="#add" id="add"></a>

1. Click on **+ Block**.
2. Select the WhatsApp block and click **Add this block**.
3. Enter the phone number connected to your WhatsApp account.<br>

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4. Fill in the **name** of the block.<br>

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5. Click on the **icon** if you want to change the image used in the menu.
6. When you’re done, click **Add this Block**.

### **The WhatsApp building block Settings** <a href="#configure" id="configure"></a>

The WhatsApp block editor is composed of two editing screens: **Settings** and **Design**.

The settings in the **Settings** editing screen determine how your block will function and the **Design** screen will determine its aesthetics.

#### **Settings**

There are several aspects of your **WhatsApp** block that can be changed in this screen:

* The **name** of the block
* The **icon** (or image) that will be used in the app menu
* The **phone number the WhatsApp account** is linked to.&#x20;

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Should the need arise to keep the users of your published app from using this portion of the app, then you can always make use of the **ON/OFF** selector.

Change the selector to **OFF** to keep users from seeing the **Contact Us** block. Now you can continue developing your app without worrying about users coming upon areas that you haven't finished developing as of yet. Once you are satisfied with your progress, change the selector back to **ON** to publish this portion of your app.

#### **Design**

Design settings are limited for this block as it redirects users to WhatsApp.


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