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Set up Rrage on WhatsApp
Link your own WhatsApp by scanning a code. Rrage never asks for your password. Get WhatsApp first if you don’t have it.
Before you start: Rrage must be installed and activated on your computer, and you need WhatsApp on your phone.
Messaging
Telegram and WhatsApp sit together. Pick one to set up.
Telegram
A private assistant, set up in about a minute.
Ready
WhatsApp
Link Rrage to your phone with a QR code.
Ready
1
In Rrage, open Settings > Channels and choose Add WhatsApp.
Settings is the gear in the corner of the Rrage window.
Screenshot to capture: the Connections tab in Rrage with the WhatsApp card
2
Rrage shows a QR code.
The first time can take about a minute while it gets ready.
Screenshot to capture: the QR code dialog in Rrage (blur the code)
3
Scan it with your phone.
In WhatsApp, open Settings > Linked devices > Link a device, then scan the code.
Screenshot to capture: WhatsApp’s Linked devices screen
4
Go back to Rrage.
The WhatsApp dot turns green and says Connected.
Screenshot to capture: the WhatsApp card showing Connected
5
When someone messages you, Rrage shows it marked “From WhatsApp”.
You get a suggested reply. Nothing is sent until you approve it.
Screenshot to capture: a message shown in Rrage marked From WhatsApp
Good to know
- Rrage must be running on your computer to see and answer messages. It keeps running in the background when you close the window.
- You can unlink any time in WhatsApp under Linked devices, or with Sign out in Rrage.
- The app never sends a message without your approval.
- Sending a reply from WhatsApp isn't switched on yet. Rrage can see your messages and suggest replies today.
If something goes wrong
- The QR code expired: click Show a new code in Rrage.
- The dot turned red or WhatsApp logged out: click Fix it, then scan again.
- The scan won’t work: make sure WhatsApp is up to date and try again.
- Still stuck: email our support address with your order reference.
Still stuck? Email our support address.