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Should You Use a Dedicated WhatsApp Number for OpenClaw?
Why a separate WhatsApp number is often safer for OpenClaw experiments, business workflows, and customer-facing use cases.
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Short answer
Use a dedicated number when the account may receive customer messages, group messages, or automation experiments.
Why
A dedicated number reduces the chance that personal chats, family groups, or sensitive contacts become part of an agent workflow.
Safety warning
Even with a dedicated number, avoid sharing session data or screenshots that reveal private chats, QR details, or account state.
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