# `bird whatsapp agents settings`

## Usage

```bash
bird whatsapp agents settings
```

## Description

Settings turn the agent on or off, set who it may answer, how it hands a conversation
over and follows up, and what it must never say. An update leaves omitted fields alone.

Reads return JSON. 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.

## Commands

| Name                                                            | Description                        |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| [`get`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-settings-get)       | Get a WhatsApp agent's settings    |
| [`update`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-agents-settings-update) | Update a WhatsApp agent's settings |

## 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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