Command System

Master WhatSnap's command system to dynamically switch WhatsApp accounts, send messages from specific accounts, and control message routing with simple commands.

WhatSnap's command system provides powerful control over message routing and WhatsApp account selection. These special commands allow you to override default account routing, switch accounts for specific messages, and manage multi-account communications with ease.

Invisible to Recipients: Commands are processed by WhatSnap and not visible to message recipients. The recipient only sees your actual message content.

Command Overview

Commands are special instructions embedded in your messages that tell WhatSnap how to handle the message routing. They work in both manual conversations and automated workflows.

Available Commands

Command	Purpose	Effect Duration
#switch	Change contact's associated WhatsApp account	Permanent
#switch_unique	Send single message from different account	One message only

How Commands Work

Switch Command (#switch)

The #switch command permanently changes which WhatsApp account is associated with a contact.

Syntax

#switch|whatsnap-account-[account-name] Your message content here

How It Works

1

Command Detection

WhatSnap detects the #switch command at the beginning of your message.

2

Account Identification

The system identifies the target WhatsApp account based on the tag provided.

3

Tag Update

The contact's tag is permanently updated to the new WhatsApp account tag.

4

Message Delivery

The message is sent from the specified WhatsApp account.

5

Future Messages

All future messages to this contact will use the new WhatsApp account.

Practical Examples

Sales Handoff

Scenario: Marketing contact needs to be handed off to sales

Command:

#switch|whatsnap-account-sales Hi John, this is Mike from our sales team. I understand you're interested in our premium package...

What Happens:

1. Contact's tag changes from whatsnap-account-marketing to whatsnap-account-sales

2. Message sent from Sales WhatsApp account

3. All future messages to John use Sales account

4. John sees: "Hi John, this is Mike from our sales team. I understand you're interested in our premium package..."

Support Transfer

Regional Transfer

Workflow Integration

The #switch command works seamlessly in GoHighLevel workflows:

Workflow Example - Sales Qualification:

Trigger: Contact responds with "Yes" to marketing message
Action: Send SMS with content:
#switch|whatsnap-account-sales Great news! I'm connecting you with our sales specialist who will help you get started. Expect a call within 2 hours.

Result: Contact is automatically transferred to sales WhatsApp account and assigned appropriately.

Switch Unique Command (#switch_unique)

The #switch_unique command sends a single message from a different WhatsApp account without changing the contact's permanent association.

Syntax

#switch_unique|whatsnap-account-[account-name] Your message content here

How It Works

1

Temporary Override

WhatSnap temporarily uses the specified WhatsApp account for this message only.

2

Send Message

The message is sent from the specified account.

3

Preserve Association

The contact's original WhatsApp account tag remains unchanged.

4

Resume Normal Routing

Future messages return to using the contact's original WhatsApp account.

Practical Examples

Manager Introduction

Scenario: Support rep wants to introduce manager without transferring the case

Primary Contact Tag: whatsnap-account-support

Command:

#switch_unique|whatsnap-account-manager Hello Jennifer, this is David, the support manager. I wanted to personally ensure you're getting the best possible help with your issue.

What Happens:

1. Message sent from Manager's WhatsApp account

2. Contact's tag remains whatsnap-account-support

3. Next message from support rep uses Support account again

4. Manager introduction without permanent transfer

Specialist Consultation

Cross-Department Update

Workflow Applications

#switch_unique is powerful in automated workflows for multi-departmental communication:

Example Workflow - Order Processing:

Trigger: Order status changes to "Shipped"
Action 1: Send SMS (from shipping account):
#switch_unique|whatsnap-account-shipping Your order #12345 has shipped! Tracking number: ABC123. Expected delivery: Friday.

Action 2: Wait 2 days

Action 3: Send SMS (back to original sales account):
How was your delivery experience? We'd love to hear your feedback!

Command Best Practices

Choosing Between Commands

Decision Guide: Use #switch for permanent transfers and #switch_unique for temporary interactions while maintaining primary relationships.

Use #switch When	Use #switch_unique When
Transferring ownership	Providing temporary expertise
Changing departments	Manager/executive introduction
Regional reassignment	Cross-departmental updates
Role changes	One-time specialist input
Process handoffs	Temporary coverage

Message Composition

Command Formatting:

• Commands must be at the beginning of the message

• Use exact tag names as they appear in your system

• Include space after command before message content

• No spaces around the pipe (|) character

Good Examples:

✅ #switch|whatsnap-account-sales Hello from our sales team!
✅ #switch_unique|whatsnap-account-manager Quick update from management...

Bad Examples:

❌ Hello! #switch|whatsnap-account-sales (command not at beginning)
❌ #switch | whatsnap-account-sales (spaces around pipe)
❌ #switch|wrong-tag-name (incorrect tag format)

Tag Verification

Before Using Commands:

• Verify tag names match exactly with your connected accounts

• Test commands with a small group before widespread use

• Document tag naming conventions for your team

• Regular audits to ensure tags remain current

Advanced Command Usage

Workflow Command Strategies

Escalation Workflow

Progressive Support Escalation

Level 1: Standard support (whatsnap-account-support)
↓ If not resolved in 24 hours
Level 2: #switch|whatsnap-account-senior-support
↓ If still not resolved in 48 hours  
Level 3: #switch|whatsnap-account-support-manager

Benefits:

• Automatic escalation with appropriate handoffs

• Clear communication from each level

• Maintained conversation context

Campaign Follow-up

Customer Journey

Multi-Account Campaign Distribution

Use commands to distribute campaigns across multiple accounts:

Campaign Setup:

Contact Group 1: #switch|whatsnap-account-campaign-1
Contact Group 2: #switch|whatsnap-account-campaign-2  
Contact Group 3: #switch|whatsnap-account-campaign-3
Contact Group 4: #switch|whatsnap-account-campaign-4

Benefits:

• Risk Distribution: Issues with one account don't affect others

• Speed Increase: Parallel sending through multiple accounts

• Limit Management: Stay within daily message limits per account

• Performance Testing: Compare account performance

Troubleshooting Commands

Common Command Issues

Command Not Working

Possible Causes:

• Command not at beginning of message

• Incorrect tag format or name

• Target account not connected

• Typo in command syntax

Solutions:

• Ensure command starts the message

• Verify exact tag name matches connected account

• Check target account connection status

• Review command syntax for errors

Wrong Account Used Despite Command

Possible Causes:

• Tag name doesn't match any connected account

• Multiple conflicting commands in message

• WhatsApp account disconnected

Solutions:

• Verify tag name exactly matches connected account

• Use only one command per message

• Check connection status of target account

• Test with known working tag names

Contact Tag Not Updating (#switch)

Possible Causes:

• Permission issues with contact modification

• Workflow conflicts overriding tag changes

• System processing delays

Solutions:

• Check user permissions for contact editing

• Review workflows that might modify tags

• Allow time for system processing

• Verify tag change in contact record

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Testing Commands

Recommended Testing Process:

1

Test Environment Setup

Use test contacts and messages to verify command functionality before production use.

2

Command Verification

Test each command type with known contacts and verify correct behavior.

3

Tag Confirmation

Check contact records to confirm tag changes (for #switch) and stability (for #switch_unique).

4

Workflow Integration

Test commands within workflows to ensure proper integration with automation.

Integration with Other Features

Command + Outreach Campaigns

Commands work within outreach campaigns to provide sophisticated routing:

Example: Campaign message that routes qualified leads to sales:

Hi {{first_name}}, interested in learning more about our premium features? 
Reply YES for pricing information.

[Workflow triggers on "YES" response]
#switch|whatsnap-account-sales Great! I'm connecting you with our sales specialist for personalized pricing...

Command + User Assignments

Commands work together with user assignments:

1. Command switches account tag

2. User assignment rules activate for new tag

3. Contact automatically assigned to appropriate team member

4. Seamless handoff with proper routing

Next Steps

After mastering the command system:

1. Workflow Automation - Integrate commands into automated workflows

2. Outreach Campaigns - Use commands in mass messaging campaigns

3. Advanced Strategies - Implement sophisticated multi-account workflows

4. Team Training - Train your team on effective command usage

Command Mastery: The command system is one of WhatSnap's most powerful features. Master it to unlock sophisticated multi-account messaging strategies that would be impossible with traditional WhatsApp integrations.