# `bird whatsapp agents allowlist`

## Usage

```bash
bird whatsapp agents allowlist
```

## Description

The allowlist only matters while the agent's `ai_audience` is `allowlist`: it is how you
try the agent on chosen people before it answers everyone. Entries are phone numbers.

Reads return JSON; list is paginated. Mutations take flags and/or a --body-file JSON body (flags overriding); run --example to print the body shape or --dry-run to preview the request. Destructive commands require --yes.

## Commands

| Name                                                             | Description                                |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| [`create`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-allowlist-create) | Add a contact to an agent's allowlist      |
| [`delete`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-allowlist-delete) | Remove one of an agent's allowlist entries |
| [`get`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-allowlist-get)       | Get one of an agent's allowlist entries    |
| [`list`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-allowlist-list)     | List an agent's allowlist entries          |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

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