From df79c59c8ef2bbf622f7b72c09cdf10b473045bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peter Steinberger Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:46:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add guidance to use dedicated WhatsApp account --- README.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1ddfedf27..b94907419 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -34,6 +34,8 @@ Small CLI to send, receive, auto-reply, and inspect WhatsApp messages over **Twi - **Web (`--provider web`):** uses your personal WhatsApp via Baileys; supports send/receive + auto-reply, but no delivery-status wait; cache lives in `~/.warelay/credentials/` (rerun `web:login` if logged out). - **Auto-select (`relay` only):** `--provider auto` uses Web when logged in, otherwise Twilio polling. +Best practice: use a dedicated WhatsApp account (separate SIM/eSIM or business account) for automation instead of your primary personal account to avoid unexpected logouts or rate limits. + ## Configuration ### Environment (.env)