pedroslopez
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5 years ago Hello there!
Thanks for the insight! This was really meant as a proof of concept to see if (at least for now) I could get a WhatsApp client running that wasn't banned instantly. Of course, we'll probably never have a 100% undetectable way of doing bots or whatever it may be in a way that's relatively automated or whatnot, so I don't really expect this to be the end all and be all for unofficial WhatsApp client libraries.
I personally haven't been banned by using the method, but the fact of the matter is that, at least for the time being, WhatsApp doesn't allow us to make bots on the platform so we'll have to face the consequences of doing so. Regardless, good to know that the specific method in question could lead to a ban.
Thanks again for the heads up! Appreciate your comments.
I use this solution too (not yours but using Store). If you plan to distribute this for any people on github, you should be aware that whatsapp can easily identify that you`re using Pupeteer for automation AND using the Store.
We use this method since 2017, and yes, using only as a chatbot, and still getting banned ...
An real-life example is MGP25 with his api, ( i know it connects directly to whatsapp servers and etc ). They know about him, whatsapp told about him in a anti-spam conference ...
So. If i was you, i would consider keeping this repository private, it garantees that this method will be available longer.
Dont read me wrong ;) as i said, just a advice