Getting started
What is Yanola.ai?
Understand Yanola's account, Agent Project, WhatsApp, workflow, Scheduler, integration, and Developer Platform services.
What this guide covers
- Yanola is a WhatsApp-focused automation SaaS. Business users build visual workflows and schedules, support users work with conversations, and developers use the same connected Senders through a server-side API and SDK.
- Prerequisites: A Yanola account is useful but not required to read this guide.
- Result: You can name the Yanola service that matches your next task.
- Limit: Yanola currently centers on WhatsApp Agent Projects; there is no separate organization/team-management interface.
What this is and when to use it
Yanola is a WhatsApp-focused automation SaaS. Business users build visual workflows and schedules, support users work with conversations, and developers use the same connected Senders through a server-side API and SDK.
An Agent Project is the working area for one WhatsApp setup. Account-level subscription and Yanola Balance are shared across Agent Projects.
| Use it when | Expected outcome |
|---|---|
You are deciding whether to use a workflow, the Scheduler, chat, or the API. | You can name the Yanola service that matches your next task. |
You need to understand how a connected WhatsApp number is shared across no-code and developer features. | You can name the Yanola service that matches your next task. |
Before you begin
- A Yanola account is useful but not required to read this guide.
A Yanola account is useful but not required to read this guide.
Complete the task
- Use Workflows for event-driven or recurring multi-step automation.
- Use Scheduler for a one-time message to saved contacts.
- Use Chat for manual replies and human handoffs.
- Use the Developer Platform when your own server initiates or monitors messaging.
Confirm it worked
- You can name the Yanola service that matches your next task.
Common problems
| Symptom | What to check |
|---|---|
Scheduler and workflow scheduling seem interchangeable | Use Scheduler for one-time contact messages; use the Scheduled workflow trigger for once, daily, weekly, or monthly workflow starts. |
The API appears to require Meta credentials | Yanola API clients use Yanola API keys. Yanola manages the underlying provider connection. |
Current limitations
Yanola currently centers on WhatsApp Agent Projects; there is no separate organization/team-management interface.
Yanola currently centers on WhatsApp Agent Projects; there is no separate organization/team-management interface.