Changed the way to create chat bots in Viber
Since September 26, 2017, the way to get chat bots in Viber has become much simpler.
Previously, it was necessary to create a public account, and only to him could make a chat bot. Until about January-February 2017, everything was quite simple - fill out a simple form - it becomes possible to register a public account. About the spring, the form became more complicated, they were not given such an opportunity to everyone. They gave good, mainly large, well-known brands.
September 26, all simplified.
On this day, public chat rooms and bots became two separate channels in Viber. Now you can manage them through the Viber admin panel (https://partners.viber.com/).
What does the division of Bots and Public Chats mean?
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What is a Viber admin panel?
Creating a bot will be available to all . However, the ability to display in the search and in the list on the Discover Screen will be considered by the Viber team.
Primary Registration
partners.viber.com → Create an account
Register. Enter the phone number, get the code in viber for verification and other fields.
Creating a bot (getting a token)
Sign in partners.viber.com → Create Bot Account
Fill out the form (the most difficult thing is to choose a picture)
After filling, we get a token.
Everything.
With documentation, viber has problems. Often it is not relevant. You should always check what you are doing.
developers.viber.com/docs/api/rest-bot-api
developers.viber.com/docs/api/python-bot-api
developers.viber.com/docs
Previously, it was necessary to create a public account, and only to him could make a chat bot. Until about January-February 2017, everything was quite simple - fill out a simple form - it becomes possible to register a public account. About the spring, the form became more complicated, they were not given such an opportunity to everyone. They gave good, mainly large, well-known brands.
September 26, all simplified.
On this day, public chat rooms and bots became two separate channels in Viber. Now you can manage them through the Viber admin panel (https://partners.viber.com/).
What does the division of Bots and Public Chats mean?
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- Bots will no longer be linked to Public Chats, and the interface will be adjusted accordingly.
- Bots will still be available in Public Accounts.
- Search and display functions in the list on the Discover Screen will remain the same.
What is a Viber admin panel?
- Viber admin panel allows Public Account and Bots owners to manage their campaigns, see statistics and all Public Account data.
- In addition, the Viber Admin Panel will now allow users to create a bot directly through the Viber admin panel.
Creating a bot will be available to all . However, the ability to display in the search and in the list on the Discover Screen will be considered by the Viber team.
Primary Registration
partners.viber.com → Create an account
Register. Enter the phone number, get the code in viber for verification and other fields.
Creating a bot (getting a token)
Sign in partners.viber.com → Create Bot Account
Fill out the form (the most difficult thing is to choose a picture)
After filling, we get a token.
Everything.
With documentation, viber has problems. Often it is not relevant. You should always check what you are doing.
developers.viber.com/docs/api/rest-bot-api
developers.viber.com/docs/api/python-bot-api
developers.viber.com/docs
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/338970/
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