Connect Shopify to WhatsApp Business
Automate workflows between Shopify and WhatsApp Business. No coding required.
What you can automate between Shopify and WhatsApp Business
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Shopify and WhatsApp Business. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Send message when new order placed
Post a message to a channel automatically when when a customer places a new order.
Create order when new message received
Generate a new order automatically when when a new message arrives in a channel.
Sync Shopify changes to WhatsApp Business
Keep WhatsApp Business updated when when an order is shipped or delivered.
Get WhatsApp Business alerts for Shopify
Never miss important Shopify updates with instant WhatsApp Business notifications.
What syncs between Shopify and WhatsApp Business
Order events from Shopify — new purchases, fulfillment updates, refunds — post to WhatsApp Business so your team sees them in real-time.
Data from Shopify
- Orders
- Products
- Customer records
- Payment status
- Shipping details
Data from WhatsApp Business
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
How to connect Shopify to WhatsApp Business
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Shopify account
- An active WhatsApp Business account with permission to install apps
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Admin or API access in Shopify to authorize the connection
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate Shopify
Click "Add Connection" and select Shopify from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Shopify's authorization page. Grant Arahi access to your orders, products, and customer data. You choose which store data the integration can read.
Authenticate WhatsApp Business
Same process for WhatsApp Business. Click "Add Connection," select WhatsApp Business, and authorize access. Grant Arahi permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new order placed in shopify or new message received in whatsapp business. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: send message in whatsapp business. Map the data fields between Shopify and WhatsApp Business so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Shopify and WhatsApp Business. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect Shopify and WhatsApp Business?
Every order, refund, and fulfillment event in Shopify is a signal your team needs to see. Routing those signals to WhatsApp Business means faster response times and fewer dropped balls.
Tips for your Shopify + WhatsApp Business integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Shopify + WhatsApp Business integration?
Teams across industries connect Shopify and WhatsApp Business to streamline their workflows.
Store managers tracking orders who rely on WhatsApp Business for communication
Remote teams who need real-time data from Shopify
E-commerce operations and remote teams collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Shopify and WhatsApp Business.
How do I connect Shopify to WhatsApp Business?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Shopify and WhatsApp Business via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing commerce events to communication actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Shopify and WhatsApp Business?
Popular automations include: post new Shopify orders to WhatsApp Business channels, alert WhatsApp Business when high-value orders arrive, notify WhatsApp Business on Shopify refund requests, and share daily Shopify sales summaries in WhatsApp Business. Filters let you route different order types to specific channels.
Is the Shopify and WhatsApp Business integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Shopify-to-WhatsApp Business workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Shopify data secure when connected to WhatsApp Business?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Shopify or WhatsApp Business passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your commerce data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Shopify and WhatsApp Business?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Shopify or WhatsApp Business. For example, create a workflow where Shopify events update WhatsApp Business, and a separate one where WhatsApp Business changes sync back to Shopify. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Shopify and WhatsApp Business?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use Shopify and WhatsApp Business, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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