Error: Messages cannot be sent to numbers in Cote d'Ivoire
-
Author: astashenkoj
Status: π’ Open
οΈ Tags: bug
Created at: 08.05.2026, 22:11:20
Updated at: 08.05.2026, 22:13:30
Error
When sending a message to Cote d'Ivoire numbers without specifying the operator code (as specified in the documentation), the request ends with the code 400 Validation Error.Required
Fix sending messages to Cote d'Ivoire numbersLevel
APIWorkaround
- Find the number in the GetContacts method response, find the
"lid"field, and send a message to the lead using the@lidprefix instead of@c.us - Check a Cote d'Ivoire number without specifying the carrier code using the checkWhatsapp method, find the
"lid"field in the method response, and send a message to the lead using the@lidprefix instead of@c.us
- Find the number in the GetContacts method response, find the
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better π
Register Login