bird whatsapp numbers create

bird whatsapp numbers create <number-id> [flags]

Create a WhatsApp number connection

Connect a number the workspace already holds to WhatsApp. Take the number's id from bird numbers list, where a connectable number is a dedicated one (nda_ prefix) that can receive text messages; WhatsApp proves ownership for you, so no verification code is asked for. The number comes back preparing and takes a couple of minutes. Read it back with bird whatsapp numbers get until it reports awaiting_signup, at which point it carries finish_setup_url (a browser flow behind an OAuth screen that a person must complete, and that no operation here can substitute for). failed means it could not be prepared and error says why.

Build the request from the <number_id> argument and flags, a JSON WhatsAppNumberCreate body via --body-file ("-" reads stdin), or both — an inline value overrides the matching body field. Run --example to print a ready-to-edit body, or --dry-run to print the resolved request without sending it.

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# print the body shape (no credentials needed)
bird whatsapp numbers create --example

# the body it prints:

{
  "data_localization_region": "DE",
  "name": "Sales EU",
  "number_id": "nda_01krdgeqcxet5s7t44vh8rt9mg"
}