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Getting Started with TimelinesAI

This guide walks you through the essential steps to get up and running.

TimelinesAI is a shared workspace for WhatsApp, connect one or multiple WhatsApp numbers, manage all conversations with your team, integrate with your CRM, and automate messaging at scale.
The connection works just like WhatsApp Web, scan a QR code or use a pairing code.


QR Code (desktop)

  • Go to WhatsApp AccountsMy Account tab

  • Click Generate QR and move your cursor away from the QR are

  • On your phone: open WhatsApp → tap ⋮ → Linked DevicesLink a Device

  • Point your camera at the QR code

Pairing Code (mobile or if QR doesn't work)

  • Go to WhatsApp AccountsMy Account

  • Enter your number in full international format (e.g. +1 555 123 4567)

  • Tap Request Pairing Code

  • On your phone: WhatsApp → ⋮ → Linked DevicesLink a DeviceLink with phone number instead

  • Enter the 8-digit code shown on TimelinesAI

Both regular and Business WhatsApp numbers are supported

Invite Your Team - Share inbox access so teammates can reply to messages, leave internal comments, and assign conversations.

  • Go to TeamInvitations

  • Enter your teammate's email and select their role

  • They'll receive an invitation link to join your workspace

Each team member connects their own WhatsApp number (one per profile). You can connect multiple numbers in a single workspace.

Navigate Your Inbox - Your inbox is the home screen. Key features:

  • My Chats - conversations assigned to you

  • All Chats - all conversations across connected numbers

  • Assign Responsible - route a chat to a specific teammate

  • Comments & @mentions - internal notes that customers don't see

  • Reminders - follow-up alerts on specific messages

  • Global Search - find any message by keyword across all chats

  • Filters - narrow by date, number, assignee, labels, read/unread

Send Messages & Use Templates - You can start new conversations, reply to existing ones, and use saved templates for common responses.

  • Start a new chat: Click ✚ and enter the recipient's phone number

  • Templates: Go to Templates to create reusable message snippets. Select them when composing a reply with one click.

Connect Your CRM (Optional) - Sync WhatsApp conversations with your CRM to keep your sales pipeline in sync. TimelinesAI integrates natively with:

  • HubSpot - auto-sync chats to contacts, send from CRM

  • Pipedrive - link chats to deals, log activity

  • Monday.com - sync messages as updates/activities

  • Zoho CRM - create leads from new contacts, log chats

  • Close CRM - auto-sync messages to leads

    Go to Integrations in the sidebar to get started. Each integration has a dedicated setup wizard.What's Next?

Set Up Automations (Optional) - Automate repetitive tasks without code:

  • Autoresponder - auto-reply to new incoming chats (welcome messages, away messages, menu selection)

  • ChatGPT / OpenAI Agents - AI-powered auto-responses trained on your business context

  • Workflow Builder - visual automation builder for multi-step workflows

  • Zapier - connect TimelinesAI to 5,000+ apps (trigger on new message, send WhatsApp from other tools)

  • Make - advanced multi-step scenarios with conditional logic

  • Webhooks & API - build custom integrations with your own systems

Give it a try! Everything you need to know about how to connect your WhatsApp can be found here - Connect WhatsApp to TimelinesAI | TimelinesAI

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