When businesses use WhatsApp Business App (co-existence mode) or
Instagram App or TikTok alongside Chatwoot, messages sent from the
native apps were not synced properly back to Chatwoot. This left agents
with an incomplete conversation history and no visibility into responses
sent outside the dashboard. Additionally, if these echo messages did
arrive, they appeared as "Sent by: Bot" in the UI since they had no
sender, making it confusing for agents.
This PR subscribes to WhatsApp `smb_message_echoes` webhook events and
routes them through the existing service with an `outgoing_echo` flag,
mirroring how Instagram already handles echoes. On the Instagram side,
echo messages now also carry the `external_echo` content attribute and
`delivered` status.
On the frontend, messages with `externalEcho` are distinguished from bot
messages showing a "Native app" avatar and an advisory note encouraging
agents to reply from Chatwoot to maintain the service window.
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Fixes
https://linear.app/chatwoot/issue/CW-4204/display-messages-not-sent-from-chatwoot-in-case-of-outgoing-echo
Fixes
https://linear.app/chatwoot/issue/PLA-33/incoming-from-me-messages-from-whatsapp-business-app-are-not-falling
fixes: #11834
This pull request introduces TikTok channel integration, enabling users
to connect and manage TikTok business accounts similarly to other
supported social channels. The changes span backend API endpoints,
authentication helpers, webhook handling, configuration, and frontend
components to support TikTok as a first-class channel.
**Key Notes**
* This integration is only compatible with TikTok Business Accounts
* Special permissions are required to access the TikTok [Business
Messaging
API](https://business-api.tiktok.com/portal/docs?id=1832183871604753).
* The Business Messaging API is region-restricted and is currently
unavailable to users in the EU.
* Only TEXT, IMAGE, and POST_SHARE messages are currently supported due
to limitations in the TikTok Business Messaging API
* A message will be successfully sent only if it contains text alone or
one image attachment. Messages with multiple attachments or those
combining text and attachments will fail and receive a descriptive error
status.
* Messages sent directly from the TikTok App will be synced into the
system
* Initiating a new conversation from the system is not permitted due to
limitations from the TikTok Business Messaging API.
**Backend: TikTok Channel Integration**
* Added `Api::V1::Accounts::Tiktok::AuthorizationsController` to handle
TikTok OAuth authorization initiation, returning the TikTok
authorization URL.
* Implemented `Tiktok::CallbacksController` to handle TikTok OAuth
callback, process authorization results, create or update channel/inbox,
and handle errors or denied scopes.
* Added `Webhooks::TiktokController` to receive and verify TikTok
webhook events, including signature verification and event dispatching.
* Created `Tiktok::IntegrationHelper` module for JWT-based token
generation and verification for secure TikTok OAuth state management.
**Configuration and Feature Flags**
* Added TikTok app credentials (`TIKTOK_APP_ID`, `TIKTOK_APP_SECRET`) to
allowed configs and app config, and registered TikTok as a feature in
the super admin features YAML.
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**Frontend: TikTok Channel UI and Messaging Support**
* Added `TiktokChannel` API client for frontend TikTok authorization
requests.
* Updated channel icon mappings and tests to include TikTok
(`Channel::Tiktok`).
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* Enabled TikTok as a supported channel in contact forms, channel
widgets, and feature toggles.
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* Updated message meta logic to support TikTok-specific message statuses
(sent, delivered, read).
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* Added support for embedded message attachments (e.g., TikTok embeds)
with a new `EmbedBubble` component and updated message rendering logic.
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* Adjusted reply policy and UI messaging for TikTok's 48-hour reply
window.
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These changes collectively enable end-to-end TikTok channel support,
from configuration and OAuth flow to webhook processing and frontend
message handling.
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# TikTok App Setup & Configuration
1. Grant access to the Business Messaging API
([Documentation](https://business-api.tiktok.com/portal/docs?id=1832184145137922))
2. Set the app authorization redirect URL to
`https://FRONTEND_URL/tiktok/callback`
3. Update the installation config with TikTok App ID and Secret
4. Create a Business Messaging Webhook configuration and set the
callback url to `https://FRONTEND_URL/webhooks/tiktok`
([Documentation](https://business-api.tiktok.com/portal/docs?id=1832190670631937))
. You can do this by calling
`Tiktok::AuthClient.update_webhook_callback` from rails console once you
finish Tiktok channel configuration in super admin ( will be automated
in future )
5. Enable TikTok channel feature in an account
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Co-authored-by: Sojan Jose <sojan@pepalo.com>
Co-authored-by: iamsivin <iamsivin@gmail.com>
Previously, the lock key for Instagram used sender_id, which for echo
messages (outgoing) would be the account's own ID. This caused all
outgoing messages to compete for the same lock, creating a bottleneck
during bulk messaging.
The fix introduces contact_instagram_id method that correctly identifies
the contact's ID regardless of message direction:
- For echo messages (outgoing): uses recipient.id (the contact)
- For incoming messages: uses sender.id (the contact)
This ensures each conversation has a unique lock, allowing parallel
processing of webhooks while maintaining race condition protection
within individual conversations.
Fixes lock acquisition errors in Sidekiq when processing bulk Instagram
messages.
Fixes
https://linear.app/chatwoot/issue/CW-5931/p0-mutexapplicationjoblockacquisitionerror-failed-to-acquire-lock-for
## Type of change
- [x] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
Added support for Telegram Business bots. Telegram webhooks from such bots include the business_message field, which we transform into a standard message for Chatwoot. This PR also modifies how we handle replies, attachments, and image uploads when working with Telegram Business bots.
demo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yz82wXBVRtb-mxjXogkUju4hlJbt3qyh/view?usp=sharing&t=4Fixes#10181
This PR introduces basic minimum version of **Instagram Business
Login**, making Instagram inbox setup more straightforward by removing
the Facebook Page dependency. This update enhances user experience and
aligns with Meta’s recommended best practices.
Fixes
https://linear.app/chatwoot/issue/CW-3728/instagram-login-how-to-implement-the-changes
## Why Introduce Instagram as a Separate Inbox?
Currently, our Instagram integration requires linking an Instagram
account to a Facebook Page, making setup complex. To simplify this
process, Instagram now offers **Instagram Business Login**, which allows
users to authenticate directly with their Instagram credentials.
The **Instagram API with Instagram Login** enables businesses and
creators to send and receive messages without needing a Facebook Page
connection. While an Instagram Business or Creator account is still
required, this approach provides a more straightforward integration
process.
| **Existing Approach (Facebook Login for Business)** | **New Approach
(Instagram Business Login)** |
| --- | --- |
| Requires linking Instagram to a Facebook Page | No Facebook Page
required |
| Users log in via Facebook credentials | Users log in via Instagram
credentials |
| Configuration is more complex | Simpler setup |
Meta recommends using **Instagram Business Login** as the preferred
authentication method due to its easier configuration and improved
developer experience.
---
## Implementation Plan
The core messaging functionality is already in place, but the transition
to **Instagram Business Login** requires adjustments.
### Changes & Considerations
- **API Adjustments**: The Instagram API uses `graph.instagram`, whereas
Koala (our existing library) interacts with `graph.facebook`. We may
need to modify API calls accordingly.
- **Three Main Modules**:
1. **Instagram Business Login** – Handle authentication flow.
2. **Permissions & Features** – Ensure necessary API scopes are granted.
3. **Webhooks** – Enable real-time message retrieval.
---
## Instagram Login Flow
1. User clicks **"Create Inbox"** for Instagram.
2. App redirects to the [Instagram Authorization
URL](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-api-with-instagram-login/business-login#embed-the-business-login-url).
3. After authentication, Instagram returns an authorization code.
5. The app exchanges the code for a **long-lived token** (valid for 60
days).
6. Tokens are refreshed periodically to maintain access.
7. Once completed, the app creates an inbox and redirects to the
Chatwoot dashboard.
---
## How to Test the Instagram Inbox
1. Create a new app on [Meta's Developer
Portal](https://developers.facebook.com/apps/).
2. Select **Business** as the app type and configure it.
3. Add the Instagram product and connect a business account.
4. Copy Instagram app ID and Instagram app secret
5. Add the Instagram app ID and Instagram app secret to your app config
via `{Chatwoot installation
url}/super_admin/app_config?config=instagram`
6. Configure Webhooks:
- Callback URL: `{your_chatwoot_url}/webhooks/instagram`
- Verify Token: `INSTAGRAM_VERIFY_TOKEN`
- Subscribe to `messages`, `messaging_seen`, and `message_reactions`
events.
7. Set up **Instagram Business Login**:
- Redirect URL: `{your_chatwoot_url}/instagram/callback`
8. Test inbox creation via the Chatwoot dashboard.
## Troubleshooting & Common Errors
### Insufficient Developer Role Error
- Ensure the Instagram user is added as a developer:
- **Meta Dashboard → App Roles → Roles → Add People → Enter Instagram
ID**
### API Access Deactivated
- Ensure the **Privacy Policy URL** is valid and correctly set.
### Invalid request: Request parameters are invalid: Invalid
redirect_uri
- Please configure the Frontend URL. The Frontend URL does not match the
authorization URL.
---
## To-Do List
- [x] Basic integration setup completed.
- [x] Enable sending messages via [Messaging
API](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-api-with-instagram-login/messaging-api).
- [x] Implement automatic webhook subscriptions on inbox creation.
- [x] Handle **canceled authorization errors**.
- [x] Handle all the errors
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/error-codes
- [x] Dynamically fetch **account IDs** instead of hardcoding them.
- [x] Prevent duplicate Instagram channel creation for the same account.
- [x] Use **Global Config** instead of environment variables.
- [x] Explore **Human Agent feature** for message handling.
- [x] Write and refine **test cases** for all scenarios.
- [x] Implement **token refresh mechanism** (tokens expire after 60
days).
Fixes https://github.com/chatwoot/chatwoot/issues/10440
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Co-authored-by: Copilot Autofix powered by AI <62310815+github-advanced-security[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: Shivam Mishra <scm.mymail@gmail.com>
- Twilio events were being processed synchronously, leading to slow API
responses.
- This change moves Twilio event processing to a background job to
improve performance and align with how other events (e.g., WhatsApp) are
handled.
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Co-authored-by: Pranav <pranav@chatwoot.com>
- Add a warning logger for cases where we are getting webhook events for
inactive numbers.
- Add config to discard events for inactive numbers so that the meta
will stop sending events
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Co-authored-by: Pranav <pranav@chatwoot.com>
Fixes the follow cases
- The ensure block released the lock even on LockAcquisitionError
- Custom timeout was not allowed
This also refactored the with_lock method, now the key has to be constructed in the parent function itself
Co-authored-by: Sojan Jose <sojan@pepalo.com>
- Ability to configure line bots as a channel in chatwoot
- Receive a message sent to the line bot in chatwoot
- Ability to reply to line users from chatwoot
fixes: #2738
- Ability to configure telegram bots as a channel in chatwoot
- Receive a message sent to the telegram bot in chatwoot
- Ability to reply to telegram users from chatwoot
- Receive attachment messages in chatwoot
fixes: #1843
