# WhatsApp Coexistence Limitations: What You Need to Know > WhatsApp Coexistence mode lets the Business App and the Cloud API share one number. These are the limitations, including the 14 day disconnection rule. Using WhatsApp Business App and Volty together on the same number? Understand the key limitations of WhatsApp Coexistence mode, including the critical 14-day disconnection rule if you don't open the WhatsApp Business App regularly. Troubleshooting · 4 min read Updated Nov 3, 2026 ## What is WhatsApp Coexistence? WhatsApp Coexistence lets you use your existing WhatsApp Business App and Volty together on the same number, without disconnecting or migrating your number. When you connect your WhatsApp Business App number to Volty via Coexistence, Volty accesses it through the WhatsApp Business API. This allows you to: - Continue chatting with customers directly on the WhatsApp Business App - Reply to the same customers via Volty, using Cloud API features such as automation, analytics, and multi-user collaboration - Test API-level features while keeping your existing chats and contacts ## Critical Warning: 14-Day Disconnection Rule > If you fail to open the WhatsApp Business App for more than 14 days, the connection may expire and require reconnection. This is the most important limitation to understand. To maintain your Coexistence connection: ✅ Open your WhatsApp Business App at least once every 14 days If the connection expires: - You'll need to go through the reconnection process again - There may be temporary disruption to your messaging capabilities - Previously synced conversations may need to re-sync Set a recurring reminder to open your WhatsApp Business App weekly to avoid any issues. ## Key Limitations ### 1. Country Availability Coexistence is currently available only in selected countries. Not all regions support this feature. Check with the Volty team to confirm availability in your location. ### 2. Chat history limitations - Only one-to-one chats from the last 6 months can be imported to Volty - Group chats will not be included: group chat history cannot be synced - This choice cannot be changed later unless you reconnect the account ### 3. Feature Compatibility - Not compatible with WhatsApp Marketing Message Lite API - Some capabilities (chat sync, media support, business profile updates) may differ from a full Cloud API setup ### 4. Advanced features unavailable Some advanced WhatsApp Business App features may be unavailable after connecting through Coexistence. These include certain app-specific automations and settings that don't translate to the Cloud API. ### 5. Offboarding Process Removing or offboarding must be done directly in the WhatsApp Business App, not from Volty. If you need to disconnect: \1. Open the WhatsApp Business App on your phone \2. Go to Settings > Account > Business Platform \3. Tap the connected platform \4. Tap Disconnect to confirm ### 6. Feature availability varies Feature availability for WhatsApp Coexistence may vary by: - Country - WhatsApp Business App version - Meta's ongoing updates and changes ## Best Practices for Coexistence To make the most of WhatsApp Coexistence and avoid issues: ### Keep your app active Open your WhatsApp Business App at least once every 14 days. Set a weekly reminder to be safe. ### Choose where imported chats go When you connect the number to Volty, pick the inbox the imported chats land in, such as a team inbox, so every conversation has someone to follow it up. ### Set up auto top-up Configure auto top-up for WhatsApp messaging fees during setup to avoid message delivery interruptions. ### Test automations safely Start with small-scale automation flows before applying rules to all contacts. Coexistence can behave differently than full API migration. ### Monitor sync status Regularly check that contacts and chats are syncing correctly. ## Important Notes - Feature availability may vary by country and WhatsApp Business App version - Some capabilities may differ from a full Cloud API setup - Always confirm availability and restrictions with the Volty team before proceeding - For detailed feature comparisons, refer to Meta's official Coexistence documentation ## When Coexistence is right for you Coexistence is ideal when: - You want to test Volty's automation features without fully migrating - Multiple team members need to reply via Volty while others stay in the app - You need business continuity: keeping existing chats intact while expanding capabilities - You're planning a gradual transition from the app to full Cloud API ## Contact the Volty team If you have questions about Coexistence limitations or need help maintaining your connection: Talk to Volty. 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