Skip to main content

Connect to your WhatsApp & Email

Connect to WhatsApp to send individual and bulk messages

A
Written by Ale Pintaudi
Updated over 3 months ago

1️⃣ Connect Your WhatsApp Account

Kombo connects to WhatsApp Web securely using a one-time QR code — similar to how WhatsApp Web works.

How to connect:

  1. Open Settings → Connections → Outreach in Kombo.

  2. Click WhatsAppConnect WhatsApp.

  3. A window will open showing a QR code.

<a href="https://static0.makeuseofimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mockup-of-WhatsWeb-Homepage-to-Scan-QR-Code-to-Connect-WhatsApp-on-a-Laptop.jpeg?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://static0.makeuseofimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mockup-of-WhatsWeb-Homepage-to-Scan-QR-Code-to-Connect-WhatsApp-on-a-Laptop.jpeg?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a>
<a href="https://www.interakt.shop/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WhatsApp-Web-QR-Code-1200x675.png?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.interakt.shop/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WhatsApp-Web-QR-Code-1200x675.png?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a>
  1. On your phone:

    • Open WhatsApp

    • Go to Menu → Linked Devices

    • Tap Link a Device

    • Scan the QR code shown on your screen

  2. Once scanned, Kombo will automatically confirm the connection:

    • WhatsApp – Connected!

    • Your phone number will appear in Kombo

✔️ After connecting WhatsApp, you can:

  • Generate WhatsApp follow-ups from call summaries

  • Send 1-click outreach messages

  • Sync conversations to Kombo for improved recommendations

  • Personalize tone, style, and next steps based on Kombo’s analysis


2️⃣ Connect Your Email (Gmail or Outlook)

Kombo also connects directly with your email provider to automate follow-ups and message templates.

How to connect:

  1. In Settings → Connections → Outreach, open Email.

  2. Click Connect Email — a window will appear:

<a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width%3D800%2Cheight%3D%2Cfit%3Dscale-down%2Cgravity%3Dauto%2Cformat%3Dauto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fw49o2ehn0kfb503a5v0f.jpg?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width%3D800%2Cheight%3D%2Cfit%3Dscale-down%2Cgravity%3Dauto%2Cformat%3Dauto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fw49o2ehn0kfb503a5v0f.jpg?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a>
<a href="https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/InxBRjRIs6M1kdhuWcyNHiiUrxm1-b2583zri.jpg?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/InxBRjRIs6M1kdhuWcyNHiiUrxm1-b2583zri.jpg?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a>
  1. Choose Google or Microsoft.

  2. Approve the permissions request (read/send email on your behalf).

  3. You're done! Kombo will now show:

    • Email – Connected!

    • Your connected email address

✔️ After connecting Email, you can:

  • Generate AI-written follow-ups personalized to each prospect

  • Use Kombo’s personality + call analysis to tailor tone

  • Create multi-step outreach sequences

  • Sync outbound messages into Kombo for better insights


🎉 You're fully connected!

Once WhatsApp and Email are both connected, Kombo becomes your unified outreach engine — generating personalized messaging everywhere you communicate.


🛠️ Troubleshooting

  • WhatsApp QR not scanning? Refresh the QR window and try again — each code expires after 60 seconds.

  • Email not connecting? Make sure your organization allows OAuth connections for external tools.

  • Kombo not recognizing the connection? Refresh the browser tab after enabling the Kombo Connector Extension.

  • Need help? Contact [email protected]

Did this answer your question?