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When you develop locally with WhatsApp Cloud API, Meta needs a public HTTPS URL for webhook validation and incoming events. This page explains the fastest setup for developers and operators.

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English

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Option 1. ngrok

ngrok http 8000
Use the generated HTTPS URL as your webhook base URL.

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Option 2. Cloudflare Tunnel

cloudflared tunnel --url http://localhost:8000
Use the generated public URL as your webhook base URL.

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Meta webhook settings

Use these values in the Meta Developer Console:
  • Callback URL: https://your-public-url/whatsapp/webhook
  • Verify token: the same value you store in WHATSAPP_VERIFY_TOKEN

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Development-only shortcut

If you need controlled local testing without a real signature: 
WHATSAPP_SKIP_SIGNATURE_VALIDATION=true
Only use that in development.

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Español

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Opción 1. ngrok

ngrok http 8000
Usa la URL HTTPS generada como base del webhook.

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Opción 2. Cloudflare Tunnel

cloudflared tunnel --url http://localhost:8000
Usa la URL pública generada como base del webhook.

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Configuración en Meta

En Meta Developer Console usa:
  • Callback URL: https://tu-url-publica/whatsapp/webhook
  • Verify token: el mismo valor que guardas en WHATSAPP_VERIFY_TOKEN

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Atajo solo para desarrollo

Si necesitas pruebas locales controladas sin firma real: 
WHATSAPP_SKIP_SIGNATURE_VALIDATION=true
Úsalo solo en desarrollo.