Sona bot — WhatsApp onboarding demo

The idea

A tutor platform that lives entirely in WhatsApp. The user never installs anything — they message Sona bot, it recognises them from their phone number, and every action is an interactive WhatsApp message.

Chat partnerSona bot (business number)

IdentityLooked up by wa_id

FlowsNot used (not approved yet)

Primitives used

1Reply buttons — up to 3 quick replies on a message.

2List message — up to 10 rows, sections, header + footer.

3CTA URL button — a tappable link (class join).

4Utility template — scheduled reminders outside the 24h window.

Try this

Switch to Teacher, tap Sona bot, send Hello (or tap the suggestion). Then walk the buttons: confirm your details → My classes → pick a class → Join.

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What's real here: the interaction model. Every button, list and link below is exactly how it renders on WhatsApp via the Cloud API — reply buttons are capped at 3, list messages at 10 rows, and a CTA URL button carries the join link. What's simulated: the contact lookup, the "typing…" delay and the bot's replies; nothing leaves this page. Out of scope on purpose: WhatsApp Flows (not approved on the number yet) and native group features (polls, events, pins).