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WhatsApp Login/Bind Flow

WhatsApp Login Flow (Simplified)

  1. User Scans QR Code → Opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled message (e.g., LOGIN 123ABC).
  2. Message Sent to Twilio → Your backend receives it via webhook.
  3. Backend Validates & Logs In:
    • Checks session ID (123ABC)
    • Creates Firebase user (if new)
    • Generates a Firebase Custom Token
  4. Website Detects Login → Uses the token to auto-sign-in via Firebase Auth.
  5. User Logged In!

Tech Used:

  • Twilio (WhatsApp API)
  • Firebase Auth (Custom Tokens)
  • Backend (Node.js/Python/etc.)

Works? Yes! Test with Twilio’s sandbox first. 🚀