WhatsApp Group API — Programmatic Control for Teams

Control WhatsApp groups via API. Create groups, add/remove members, and send messages from your AI-powered shared inbox, all without WhatsApp Business API.

  • Create and manage WhatsApp groups programmatically
  • Add/remove members without manual intervention
  • Send messages to groups via the API
  • Bring group conversations into your shared inbox
  • No WhatsApp Business API required
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WhatsApp Group API interface for programmatic group management

Programmatic WhatsApp Group Management

Full API control over your WhatsApp groups

Create Groups via API

Programmatically create WhatsApp groups with custom names and add members automatically. Perfect for onboarding workflows and team setups.

Manage Group Members

Add or remove members from WhatsApp groups via API calls. Automate member management based on your own app events or team changes.

Send Group Messages

Send messages to WhatsApp groups programmatically. Support for text, images, documents, and other media types.

AI-Powered Shared Inbox

Group conversations flow into your shared inbox alongside WhatsApp, Telegram, and phone, with AI agents, summaries, and voice transcription built in.

Webhook Notifications

Receive real-time webhook events for new messages, member changes, and group updates. Build reactive workflows easily.

No WhatsApp Business API

Works with regular WhatsApp accounts via QR code connection. Skip the lengthy API approval process and per-message costs.

Get Started in Minutes

Simple setup, powerful API access

1

Connect WhatsApp

Scan the QR code with your WhatsApp mobile app to connect your account.

2

Get API Keys

Access your API credentials from the Timelines dashboard.

3

Start Building

Use our REST API to create groups, manage members, and send messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Timelines provides group management API access through regular WhatsApp accounts connected via QR code. No Meta approval or BSP required.
You can create groups, add and remove members, send messages (text, images, documents), retrieve group info, and receive webhook notifications for group events.
There are no artificial limits from Timelines. Standard WhatsApp group limits apply (1024 members per group).
Group conversations flow into your Timelines shared inbox alongside WhatsApp, Telegram, and phone, where your whole team can read, assign, and reply with AI assistance.
Our REST API works with any programming language. We provide documentation and examples for popular languages including JavaScript, Python, and PHP.
Yes. Timelines offers a one-week free Starter trial with full API access. No credit card required.

Ready to Automate WhatsApp Groups?

Get started with our Group API today. Full access on a one-week free Starter trial, no credit card required.

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