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Laravel 12 WhatsApp Twilio Integration Example

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In this Laravel 12 tutorial, you’ll learn how to send WhatsApp messages using the Twilio API. We'll cover setting up Twilio, installing the SDK, and creating a simple form in Laravel to send text messages (including emojis) via WhatsApp. You can also extend it to send media like images or documents. Twilio makes integrating real-time messaging easy with its scalable communication platform. Perfect for adding WhatsApp support to your Laravel apps!

Steps for WhatsApp API integration in Laravel 12

  • Step 1: Set Up a New Laravel 12 Project
  • Step 2: Register Twilio Account
  • Step 3: Install the Twilio SDK via Composer
  • Step 4: Create a Controller
  • Step 5: Define a Route
  • Step 6: Create a Blade
  • Step 7: Run the Laravel Application

Step 1: Set Up a New Laravel 12 Project

If your project is already in place, you may skip this step. Use the command below to create a new Laravel project:

composer create-project laravel/laravel laravel-send-whatsapp-message-using-twilio
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Step 2: Register Twilio Account

Create an account on Twilio.com. After registering, you’ll be able to access your Account SID, Auth Token, and Twilio WhatsApp-enabled number. Refer to the images below for guidance.

Follow These Steps to Set Up Your Twilio Account:

Create an Account inside Twilio

Create an Account inside Twilio

Credentials

From your Twilio Console Dashboard, you will get the following details:

  • Account SID
  • Auth Token
  • Twilio Phone Number

credentials

Connect to WhatsApp Sandbox

send join code to twilio whatsapp number

Send Recieve Whatsapp Message

Step 3: Install the Twilio SDK via Composer

Now, switch to your Laravel project directory and install the Twilio SDK:

cd laravel-send-whatsapp-message-using-twilio

composer require twilio/sdk
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Copy the necessary credentials—Account SID, Auth Token, and WhatsApp number from your Twilio dashboard, and add them to your .env file as demonstrated in the code snippet below.

TWILIO_SID="INSERT YOUR TWILIO SID HERE"
TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN="INSERT YOUR TWILIO TOKEN HERE"
TWILIO_WHATSAPP_NUMBER="INSERT YOUR TWILIO WHATSAPP NUMBER IN [E.164] FORMAT eg.+14
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Step 4: Create a Controller

Now, let’s create a controller to handle the WhatsApp message sending logic using Twilio's API. This controller will include a method to send messages based on user input from the form.

Read Also : How to Send SMS to Mobile Number in Laravel 12 Using Twilio API

We’ll also configure everything to make the process smooth and beginner-friendly.
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