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Send PDF Attachments via WhatsApp

How to send PDF documents to guests through WhatsApp in the Inbox.

Sending PDFs to Guests via WhatsApp

Operators can attach PDF files directly to WhatsApp messages in the Inbox. No need to switch channels to share a document with a guest.

This is powered by Meta's WhatsApp API, used in Bookboost's direct WhatsApp integration.


How to Send a PDF via WhatsApp

Here's how to attach a PDF to a WhatsApp message:

1. Open the Inbox and select the WhatsApp conversation with your guest.

2. Click the attachment icon in the message composer.

3. Choose a PDF file from your device. PDFs appear alongside images and videos in the file picker.

4. Send the message. The guest receives the PDF directly in the WhatsApp chat.

Note: Meta's file size limits for WhatsApp document attachments still apply.


Common Use Cases

  • Sending a booking confirmation straight to a guest's WhatsApp

  • Sharing a hotel information booklet or restaurant menu

  • Distributing an invoice or receipt after check-out


Good to Know

  • Only PDF documents are supported. Other file types (e.g. Word, Excel) aren't enabled yet

  • Standard Meta WhatsApp file size limits for documents still apply


Troubleshooting

I don't see a PDF option in the attachment picker.

PDF attachments are only available in WhatsApp conversations through the direct WhatsApp integration. Check that you're attaching from a WhatsApp chat, not another channel.

My PDF won't send.

Confirm the file is a valid .pdf and check its size against Meta's WhatsApp document limits.

Please contact us through the 'Talk to Us' on the left Menu in the platform or through the Bookboost Support email at support@bookboost.io if you have questions or need additional support.

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