# WhatsApp Variables

The following variables are automatically added to your conversation when your chatbot is conversating on this channel:

| **Variable**        | **Description**                                                                                                          |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| bot\_channel        | Set to "WhatsAppChannel"                                                                                                 |
| user\_name          | The contact name of the current user, if available.                                                                      |
| user\_id            | The contact phone number                                                                                                 |
| user\_phone\_number | The contact phone number                                                                                                 |
| wa\_id              | The unique id of the contact based on the provider registration database. This value may vary depending on the provider. |