Configuring Loyalty WhatsApp Commands
Learn how to configure WhatsApp commands for loyalty automation in RateUp.
The Loyalty WhatsApp Command Configuration allows businesses to automate loyalty interactions through WhatsApp.
Customers can send predefined keywords to trigger loyalty actions such as:
- Customer registration
- Point balance requests
- Reward information
- Referral actions
- Loyalty updates
Administrators can configure how these commands behave and what response customers receive.
Open Command Configuration
To configure loyalty WhatsApp commands:
- Open Loyalty from the sidebar
- Click Commands
- Create a new command or edit an existing command
The Loyalty WhatsApp Command Configuration modal will open.
Configure Service Type
The Service Type determines which loyalty action the command will trigger.
Available Service Types
Examples include:
- Customer Registration
- Point Information
- Rewards List
- Referral Program
- Customer Deregistration
Select the appropriate service before configuring the response.
Configure Request Message
The Request Message is the keyword or phrase customers send through WhatsApp.
Example
Join loyaltyWhen a customer sends this message, the configured loyalty automation will execute automatically.
Keep request messages simple and easy for customers to remember.
Select Response Type
The Response Type controls how the customer receives the reply.
Available Response Types
- Text – Sends a plain text response
- Template – Sends a WhatsApp template message
Configure Text Response
When Text is selected:
- Enter the response message
- Add dynamic placeholders if required
- Review the live preview
Dynamic Variables
Dynamic placeholders can be inserted inside the message.
Example:
{{1}}The system automatically replaces placeholders with customer data.
Example Usage
Hi {{1}}, thank you for registering for our Loyalty Program!
Configure Template Response
When Template is selected:
- Choose a WhatsApp template
- Review the available variables
- Verify the preview before saving
Example Templates
Available templates may include:
- loyalty_register_success
- loyalty_referee_template
- loyalty_referrer_template
- notification_tier_upgrade
- notification_points_adjustment
Live Preview
The Live Preview section displays how the final WhatsApp message will appear to customers.
This helps administrators:
- Validate formatting
- Verify placeholders
- Review customer-facing output
- Prevent messaging errors
Sample variables are shown below the preview section.
Save Command Configuration
After configuring the command:
- Review the request message
- Verify the response type
- Check the live preview
- Click Save
The command will then become active for customer WhatsApp interactions.
Important Notes
- Commands are triggered only when customers send the exact configured message
- Template responses require approved WhatsApp templates
- Dynamic variables are populated automatically during execution
- Preview data uses sample customer information for testing
What’s Next?
Return to the Commands page to manage all loyalty WhatsApp automations and command mappings.