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Getting started with Cooby

Cooby connects your team's WhatsApp to your CRM. Every customer conversation syncs to HubSpot, Salesforce or the tool of your choice, so your whole team can see it, follow up on it and report on it.


This guide gets you set up in three steps, then shows you everything you can do once you're connected.

Get started in three steps


Step 1: Set up your Workspace and invite your team

Your Workspace is created when you sign up. It's where you invite members, manage your plan and connect your CRM. Everyone in the same Workspace shares the same plan and integrations.


Go to Settings > Members and click Invite members. Learn more in Invite team members.


Step 2: Connect WhatsApp

Each member connects their own WhatsApp in one of three ways. Different members can use different options.

  • WhatsApp Business API (recommended): for WhatsApp Business app numbers, or a new number just for your team. How to connect
  • Cloud Sync: for personal WhatsApp numbers and group chats. No browser needs to stay open. Cloud Sync Setup Guide
  • Chrome extension: syncs while WhatsApp Web is open. Best for teams already using it. Install the extension


Not sure which one fits? Compare them in Connect WhatsApp to Cooby: which option is right for you?


Step 3: Connect your CRM

Open the Integration Center and choose your CRM. You only need to do this once for the whole Workspace.


That's it! Send a WhatsApp message to a customer and check that it shows up in your CRM. If it does, you're all set 🎉


For admins

As a Workspace admin, you decide who can connect, what syncs and who sees what.

  • Member permissions: turn WhatsApp Connection Permission and Integration Permission on or off for each member in Settings > Members. See Change the member permission.
  • Who sees which chats: control which team members can view each other's synced conversations. See Grant access to chats.
  • Connection status: check that everyone is connected and syncing from your Homepage. See Managing Cloud Sync Connections.
  • Billing: upgrade, change payment methods or download invoices. See Upgrade subscription plan. On a Custom plan? Reach out to your Customer Success Manager.


What you can do with Cooby

Once you're connected, here's what Cooby helps you do. Each feature shows where you use it.

Sync conversations to your CRM

Keep every WhatsApp conversation in your CRM automatically, without copy and paste.

Feature

What it does

Where

Auto-sync

Syncs every chat with a linked contact to HubSpot automatically

All connection types

Salesforce Auto-Sync

Syncs chats to Salesforce automatically

All connection types

Manual-Sync

Picks specific messages to sync

Chrome extension

Linked Contacts

Matches WhatsApp contacts to CRM records

Chrome extension

Chat View

Reads WhatsApp conversations right inside HubSpot

HubSpot


Stay on top of your inbox

Organize a busy WhatsApp so nothing slips through the cracks.

Feature

What it does

Where

Tabs

Groups chats so you can focus on what matters

Chrome extension

Custom Tabs

Creates your own tabs for any group of chats

Chrome extension

Inbox Zero

Marks chats as done to clear your inbox

Chrome extension

Reminders

Reminds you to follow up on a chat

Chrome extension

Notes

Saves key info about a contact or chat

Chrome extension

Contact Card

Shows a contact's details, CRM name and time zone

Chrome extension

Schedule Events

Books a meeting with a contact from WhatsApp

Chrome extension


Reach more customers

Send messages faster and to more people at once.

Feature

What it does

Where

Templates

Saves replies you send often

Chrome extension

Broadcast

Sends one message to many contacts

Chrome extension

Chat with non-contact

Messages a number that isn't saved in your phone

Chrome extension

Import Contacts

Adds contacts to WhatsApp in bulk

Chrome extension

Export Contacts

Downloads your WhatsApp contacts in bulk

Chrome extension


Ask AI about your conversations

Connect an AI assistant to Cooby and ask questions about your team's WhatsApp in plain language.


Need help?


We hope this guide helps you get the most out of Cooby. For any questions, reach out to support@cooby.co 💜

Updated on: 13/10/2026

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