Getting Started with VelaFlows
VelaFlows is an omnichannel customer support platform that lets you manage conversations across WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram, and more — all from a single API.
What You Can Do with the API
The VelaFlows API gives you programmatic access to everything in the platform:
- Inbox — List, filter, assign, and reply to conversations across all channels
- CRM — Create and manage leads, move them through pipeline stages, track activities
- Messaging — Send WhatsApp templates, broadcast messages, and reply to conversations
- Contacts — Create, update, and enrich customer profiles with custom properties
- Automations — Trigger workflows, manage automation rules, and build integrations
- AI Assistant — Query the knowledge base, generate suggested replies, and classify conversations
- Webhooks — Subscribe to real-time events and react to platform activity instantly
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A VelaFlows account at app.velaflows.com
- A workspace (created automatically during onboarding)
- An API token (generated in Settings > Developer > API Tokens)
Quick Start
The fastest way to get up and running:
- Create an API token in your dashboard
- Make your first API call to list your conversations
- Explore the API reference to discover all available endpoints
Base URL
All API requests go through the VelaFlows gateway:
https://api.velaflows.com/api/v1Next Steps
- Authentication — Learn about API tokens, scopes, and security best practices
- Your First API Call — A step-by-step walkthrough with code examples
- Rate Limits & Errors — Understand rate limiting and error handling
- Environments — Learn about live vs test environments