{"id":88910,"date":"2026-07-31T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/?p=88910"},"modified":"2026-07-16T20:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:08:57","slug":"how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Forward Incoming SMS and WhatsApp Leads to GoHighLevel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoHighLevel can manage contacts, opportunities, pipelines, and follow-up tasks, but many valuable leads still begin outside the platform on a mobile phone, an Android SIM, an iPhone Shortcut, or a WhatsApp account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/\">AutoForward Text<\/a> can automatically send supported incoming SMS and WhatsApp messages into GoHighLevel so those enquiries become visible inside the location where your team already manages leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a message arrives, AutoForward Text can use the sender&#8217;s phone number to find an existing GoHighLevel contact or create a new one. The message can then be added as a note, while the integration may also create or associate an opportunity or follow-up task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n    ul, ol { padding-left: 24px; }\n    li { margin-bottom: 8px; }\n    .lead { font-size: 19px; color: #374151; }\n    .box { background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; margin: 24px 0; }\n    .cta { background: #eff6ff; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin: 34px 0; }\n    .cta h2, .cta h3 { margin-top: 0; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n    .button { display: inline-block; background: #2563eb; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 10px; text-decoration: none; }\n    .note { background: #fff7ed; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; }\n    .warning { background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; }\n    table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 22px 0; font-size: 15px; }\n    th, td { border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }\n    th { background: #f3f4f6; color: #111827; }\n    code { background: #f3f4f6; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 90%; }\n    .toc { background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }\n    .toc h2 { margin-top: 0; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0; font-size: 24px; }\n    .example-message { background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #2563eb; padding: 18px; margin: 22px 0; border-radius: 10px; }\n    .image-placeholder { border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1; background: #f8fafc; color: #475569; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin: 26px 0; font-size: 15px; }\n    .flow { text-align: center; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; }\n<\/style>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I forward incoming SMS to GoHighLevel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. AutoForward Text can send supported incoming SMS messages from connected phones and numbers into GoHighLevel.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I forward WhatsApp leads to GoHighLevel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Supported incoming WhatsApp messages from connected accounts can be sent into GoHighLevel as contacts, notes, opportunities, or tasks.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Do I need a GoHighLevel forwarding rule?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. The current MVP processes supported new messages automatically after GoHighLevel is connected.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I choose which device sends messages to GoHighLevel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Not currently. GoHighLevel forwarding is account-wide and applies to supported messages from all connected devices and WhatsApp accounts.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Where do I find the GoHighLevel Location ID?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Open the required GoHighLevel location and copy the value shown after \/location\/ in the browser address.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do I create a GoHighLevel Private Integration?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Open the required location, go to Settings, select Private Integrations, create a new integration, enable the required scopes, and copy the generated access token.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Are old messages imported into GoHighLevel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. The integration processes supported new messages received after the GoHighLevel connection is active.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n  <p><strong>Basic workflow:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <div class=\"flow\">\n    Customer sends an SMS or WhatsApp message<br>\n    \u2193<br>\n    AutoForward Text receives the message<br>\n    \u2193<br>\n    GoHighLevel contact is found or created<br>\n    \u2193<br>\n    Message is added as a note<br>\n    \u2193<br>\n    Opportunity or follow-up task can be created<br>\n    \u2193<br>\n    Team follows up in GoHighLevel\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Quick_Answer_How_to_Forward_SMS_and_WhatsApp_Leads_to_GoHighLevel\" >Quick Answer: How to Forward SMS and WhatsApp Leads to GoHighLevel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Send_Incoming_Leads_to_GoHighLevel_Automatically\" >Send Incoming Leads to GoHighLevel Automatically<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Why_Connect_Incoming_Messages_to_GoHighLevel\" >Why Connect Incoming Messages to GoHighLevel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#GoHighLevel_Phone_System_vs_Existing_Phone_Message_Forwarding\" >GoHighLevel Phone System vs Existing Phone Message Forwarding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#What_AutoForward_Text_Creates_in_GoHighLevel\" >What AutoForward Text Creates in GoHighLevel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Supported_Message_Sources\" >Supported Message Sources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Android_SMS\" >Android SMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#iPhone_Shortcuts\" >iPhone Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Connected_WhatsApp_Accounts\" >Connected WhatsApp Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Twilio_Numbers\" >Twilio Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Virtual_Numbers\" >Virtual Numbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_the_GoHighLevel_Integration_Works\" >How the GoHighLevel Integration Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#What_You_Need_Before_You_Begin\" >What You Need Before You Begin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_to_Find_Your_GoHighLevel_Location_ID\" >How to Find Your GoHighLevel Location ID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_to_Create_a_GoHighLevel_Private_Integration\" >How to Create a GoHighLevel Private Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Which_Private_Integration_Scopes_to_Enable\" >Which Private Integration Scopes to Enable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_to_Connect_GoHighLevel\" >How to Connect GoHighLevel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#1_Sign_In_to_AutoForward_Text\" >1. Sign In to AutoForward Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#2_Open_CRM_Integrations\" >2. Open CRM Integrations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#3_Find_GoHighLevel\" >3. Find GoHighLevel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#4_Enter_the_Location_ID\" >4. Enter the Location ID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#5_Enter_the_Access_Token\" >5. Enter the Access Token<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#6_Save_the_Connection\" >6. Save the Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#7_Run_a_Test_Push\" >7. Run a Test Push<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_to_Test_the_GoHighLevel_Connection\" >How to Test the GoHighLevel Connection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Run_the_Test_Push\" >Run the Test Push<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Send_a_Real_SMS\" >Send a Real SMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Send_a_Real_WhatsApp_Message\" >Send a Real WhatsApp Message<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_Contact_Matching_Works\" >How Contact Matching Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Forward_Incoming_SMS_to_GoHighLevel\" >Forward Incoming SMS to GoHighLevel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Forward_WhatsApp_Leads_to_GoHighLevel\" >Forward WhatsApp Leads to GoHighLevel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Contacts_Notes_Opportunities_and_Tasks\" >Contacts, Notes, Opportunities, and Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Best_Business_Use_Cases\" >Best Business Use Cases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#1_Agencies\" >1. Agencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#2_Local_Service_Businesses\" >2. Local Service Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#3_Real_Estate\" >3. Real Estate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#4_Appointment-Based_Businesses\" >4. Appointment-Based Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#5_Home_Services\" >5. Home Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#6_Coaches_and_Consultants\" >6. Coaches and Consultants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#7_Multi-Location_Businesses\" >7. Multi-Location Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#8_Existing_Business_Numbers\" >8. Existing Business Numbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Common_Problems_and_Fixes\" >Common Problems and Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_I_forward_incoming_SMS_to_GoHighLevel\" >Can I forward incoming SMS to GoHighLevel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_I_forward_WhatsApp_leads_to_GoHighLevel\" >Can I forward WhatsApp leads to GoHighLevel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_I_use_my_existing_mobile_number\" >Can I use my existing mobile number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Do_I_need_Twilio\" >Do I need Twilio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Do_I_need_a_GoHighLevel_forwarding_rule\" >Do I need a GoHighLevel forwarding rule?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_I_choose_which_device_sends_messages_to_GoHighLevel\" >Can I choose which device sends messages to GoHighLevel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#What_happens_if_HubSpot_or_Pipedrive_is_also_connected\" >What happens if HubSpot or Pipedrive is also connected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Where_do_I_find_the_GoHighLevel_Location_ID\" >Where do I find the GoHighLevel Location ID?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_do_I_create_a_GoHighLevel_Private_Integration\" >How do I create a GoHighLevel Private Integration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Which_Private_Integration_scopes_are_required\" >Which Private Integration scopes are required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_AutoForward_Text_create_a_GoHighLevel_contact\" >Can AutoForward Text create a GoHighLevel contact?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_it_create_opportunities_or_tasks\" >Can it create opportunities or tasks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Can_I_reply_from_GoHighLevel_and_send_the_message_back\" >Can I reply from GoHighLevel and send the message back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Are_old_messages_imported\" >Are old messages imported?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#How_do_I_stop_messages_going_to_GoHighLevel\" >How do I stop messages going to GoHighLevel?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-forward-incoming-sms-and-whatsapp-leads-to-gohighlevel\/#Forward_SMS_and_WhatsApp_Leads_to_GoHighLevel\" >Forward SMS and WhatsApp Leads to GoHighLevel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_How_to_Forward_SMS_and_WhatsApp_Leads_to_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>Quick Answer: How to Forward SMS and WhatsApp Leads to GoHighLevel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open <strong>CRM Integrations<\/strong> in AutoForward Text, connect GoHighLevel using your Location ID and Private Integration access token, and run a test push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the connection is active, supported incoming SMS and WhatsApp messages from all connected devices and accounts are automatically sent to the connected GoHighLevel location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoForward Text can search GoHighLevel using the sender&#8217;s phone number. If a matching contact exists, the message can be attached to that contact. If no match exists, a new contact may be created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_Incoming_Leads_to_GoHighLevel_Automatically\"><\/span>Send Incoming Leads to GoHighLevel Automatically<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Connect AutoForward Text to GoHighLevel and capture SMS and WhatsApp enquiries as contacts, notes, opportunities, and follow-up tasks.<\/p>\n<p>  <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/\">Connect AutoForward Text to GoHighLevel<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Connect_Incoming_Messages_to_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>Why Connect Incoming Messages to GoHighLevel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welcome-to-gohighlevel-1-1024x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welcome-to-gohighlevel-1-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welcome-to-gohighlevel-1-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welcome-to-gohighlevel-1-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welcome-to-gohighlevel-1-1536x960.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welcome-to-gohighlevel-1.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoHighLevel is designed to centralize lead management, but that only works when the first customer message reaches the CRM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the real world, prospects often contact a business through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An existing mobile number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Android phone used by the owner or receptionist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A direct WhatsApp account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A salesperson&#8217;s company phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An after-hours WhatsApp enquiry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A connected Twilio or virtual number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without automatic CRM logging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leads remain on individual phones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contacts are created manually or not at all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities are added late<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up tasks are forgotten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agencies cannot see what happened after a lead arrived<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pipeline reporting becomes incomplete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forwarding incoming messages to GoHighLevel turns those conversations into records that can be assigned, tracked, and followed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GoHighLevel_Phone_System_vs_Existing_Phone_Message_Forwarding\"><\/span>GoHighLevel Phone System vs Existing Phone Message Forwarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several different ways SMS can interact with GoHighLevel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Workflow<\/th><th>What It Does<\/th><th>Typical Requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GoHighLevel phone or LC Phone<\/td><td>Sends and receives messages through a number provisioned or connected inside GoHighLevel<\/td><td>Phone setup, registration, carrier compliance, and account configuration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Twilio connected to GoHighLevel<\/td><td>Uses a Twilio number for calls and SMS inside the platform<\/td><td>Twilio account, number configuration, and messaging compliance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Existing mobile SMS to GoHighLevel<\/td><td>Logs messages already received on an existing phone or SIM<\/td><td>A connected device or message source such as AutoForward Text<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WhatsApp leads to GoHighLevel<\/td><td>Copies supported incoming WhatsApp enquiries into CRM records<\/td><td>A connected WhatsApp account and GoHighLevel integration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoForward Text is primarily focused on capturing incoming messages from existing phones and WhatsApp accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"warning\">\n<p><strong>This is not a replacement for every GoHighLevel phone feature.<\/strong> AutoForward Text is designed to bring incoming message data into the CRM, not to replace the complete GoHighLevel calling and texting system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_AutoForward_Text_Creates_in_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>What AutoForward Text Creates in GoHighLevel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The integration is designed to convert incoming business enquiries into useful CRM records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the current integration behavior, AutoForward Text can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for an existing GoHighLevel contact by phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new contact when no match is found<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the incoming message as a note<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create or associate an opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a follow-up task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the sender&#8217;s phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the sender&#8217;s name when available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the original message body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the message source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"example-message\">\n<p><strong>Example incoming WhatsApp lead:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hi, I saw your Facebook ad. I need a quote for replacing the air-conditioning system in my villa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"example-message\">\n<p><strong>Possible GoHighLevel result:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new contact is created using the sender&#8217;s phone number, the original message is saved as a note, and an opportunity or follow-up task is created for the sales team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supported_Message_Sources\"><\/span>Supported Message Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/omnichannel-forward-to-gohighlevel-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/omnichannel-forward-to-gohighlevel-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/omnichannel-forward-to-gohighlevel-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/omnichannel-forward-to-gohighlevel-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/omnichannel-forward-to-gohighlevel-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoHighLevel forwarding can begin with several AutoForward Text message sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_SMS\"><\/span>Android SMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <a href=\"\/download.php\">Android<\/a> phone can receive SMS through its existing SIM card. AutoForward Text then sends supported incoming message data to the dashboard and connected CRM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iPhone_Shortcuts\"><\/span>iPhone Shortcuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/helpdesk\/knowledgebase.php?article=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a> workflows can use Apple Shortcuts to send incoming message details to AutoForward Text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connected_WhatsApp_Accounts\"><\/span>Connected WhatsApp Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported incoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/helpdesk\/knowledgebase.php?article=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> messages can be received by AutoForward Text and pushed into GoHighLevel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twilio_Numbers\"><\/span>Twilio Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A connected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/helpdesk\/knowledgebase.php?article=30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twilio<\/a> number can receive cloud-based SMS and pass the message into GoHighLevel through AutoForward Text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Numbers\"><\/span>Virtual Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/helpdesk\/knowledgebase.php?article=42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual numbers<\/a> managed through AutoForward Text can also feed incoming-message workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<p><strong>The message must first reach AutoForward Text.<\/strong> If it does not appear in the Inbox or message records, GoHighLevel cannot receive it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_GoHighLevel_Integration_Works\"><\/span>How the GoHighLevel Integration Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A customer sends an SMS or WhatsApp message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The connected source receives the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AutoForward Text records and processes the incoming message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system confirms that GoHighLevel is connected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The connected GoHighLevel location is searched for a contact matching the sender&#8217;s phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The existing contact is used, or a new contact is created.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The message is added as a note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity or follow-up task may be created or associated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stop new messages from going to GoHighLevel, disconnect the integration from the CRM Integrations page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_Before_You_Begin\"><\/span>What You Need Before You Begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forward-sms-and-whatsapp-to-crm-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forward-sms-and-whatsapp-to-crm-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forward-sms-and-whatsapp-to-crm-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/forward-sms-and-whatsapp-to-crm-1-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An active <a href=\"\/webpanel\/signin.php\">AutoForward Text<\/a> account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the required GoHighLevel location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission to create a Private Integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/help.gohighlevel.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/48001204848-how-do-i-find-my-client-s-location-id-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoHighLevel Location ID<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Private Integration access token<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one connected message source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A message source can be an Android phone, supported iPhone workflow, WhatsApp account, Twilio number, or virtual number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<p><strong>GoHighLevel accounts may contain several locations.<\/strong> Create the integration inside the location where the contacts and opportunities should appear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Your_GoHighLevel_Location_ID\"><\/span>How to Find Your GoHighLevel Location ID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in to GoHighLevel and open the required location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Location ID is normally visible in the browser address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-location-1024x175.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-location-1024x175.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-location-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-location-768x131.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-location.png 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><strong>Example browser address:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><code>https:\/\/app.gohighlevel.com\/v2\/location\/NEEnYBNd3GW2fHCcMPoS\/settings\/...<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Location ID in that example is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><code>NEEnYBNd3GW2fHCcMPoS<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copy only the value between <code>\/location\/<\/code> and the next forward slash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"warning\">\n<p><strong>Do not paste the complete browser URL.<\/strong> AutoForward Text only needs the Location ID.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_GoHighLevel_Private_Integration\"><\/span>How to Create a GoHighLevel Private Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Private Integration gives AutoForward Text permission to create and update supported records inside one GoHighLevel location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the required GoHighLevel location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Private Integrations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new Private Integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter a name such as <code>AutoForwardText<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a description explaining that it sends incoming SMS and WhatsApp messages into CRM records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the required scopes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create or save the integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy the generated access token.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" data-id=\"88925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-private-integrations-1024x845.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-private-integrations-1024x845.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-private-integrations-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-private-integrations-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-private-integrations-1536x1267.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-private-integrations-2048x1689.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" data-id=\"88933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-basic-info-1024x845.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-basic-info-1024x845.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-basic-info-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-basic-info-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-basic-info-1536x1267.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-basic-info-2048x1689.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" data-id=\"88932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-1024x845.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-1024x845.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-1536x1267.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-2048x1689.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" data-id=\"88931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-token-1024x845.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-token-1024x845.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-token-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-token-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-token-1536x1267.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-token-2048x1689.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><strong>Suggested integration name:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><code>AutoForwardText<\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><code>Sends incoming SMS and WhatsApp messages from AutoForward Text into GoHighLevel contacts, notes, opportunities, and follow-up tasks.<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"warning\">\n<p><strong>Treat the access token like a password.<\/strong> Do not publish it, include it in screenshots, or send it through an unsecured support message.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Private_Integration_Scopes_to_Enable\"><\/span>Which Private Integration Scopes to Enable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoForward Text needs permission to search for records and create or update the CRM objects used by the integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-1024x845.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-1024x845.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-1536x1267.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-scopes-2048x1689.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The required scopes may include access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable read and write permissions where AutoForward Text needs to search for an existing record and then create or update it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<p><strong>Use the minimum required permissions.<\/strong> Do not enable unrelated scopes that the integration does not need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the test push fails with an authorization or permission error, return to the Private Integration and confirm that the required scopes are enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>How to Connect GoHighLevel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sign_In_to_AutoForward_Text\"><\/span>1. Sign In to AutoForward Text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your <a href=\"\/webpanel\/signin.php\">AutoForward Text<\/a> dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Open_CRM_Integrations\"><\/span>2. Open CRM Integrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select <strong>CRM Integrations<\/strong> from the left-hand menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Find_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>3. Find GoHighLevel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate the GoHighLevel card and select <strong>Connect GoHighLevel<\/strong> or <strong>Set Up GoHighLevel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Enter_the_Location_ID\"><\/span>4. Enter the Location ID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste the Location ID copied from the GoHighLevel browser address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Enter_the_Access_Token\"><\/span>5. Enter the Access Token<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paste the token generated by the Private Integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Save_the_Connection\"><\/span>6. Save the Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the integration details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Run_a_Test_Push\"><\/span>7. Run a Test Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the test option to confirm that AutoForward Text can access the location and create the expected sample records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-add-autoforward-1024x766.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-add-autoforward-1024x766.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-add-autoforward-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-add-autoforward-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-add-autoforward-1536x1150.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ghl-add-autoforward-2048x1533.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Test_the_GoHighLevel_Connection\"><\/span>How to Test the GoHighLevel Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_the_Test_Push\"><\/span>Run the Test Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the GoHighLevel test push from AutoForward Text. Then confirm that the sample contact, note, opportunity, or task appears in the correct location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_a_Real_SMS\"><\/span>Send a Real SMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send an SMS to one of your connected phone numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm that it appears in the AutoForward Text Inbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the connected GoHighLevel location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the sender&#8217;s phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the contact&#8217;s notes and associated records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_a_Real_WhatsApp_Message\"><\/span>Send a Real WhatsApp Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send a WhatsApp message to a connected account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm that AutoForward Text receives it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open GoHighLevel and search for the sender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the contact, note, opportunity, or task.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<p><strong>If the test push succeeds but live messages do not appear:<\/strong> the GoHighLevel credentials are probably correct. Check the message source and AutoForward Text processing first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Contact_Matching_Works\"><\/span>How Contact Matching Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoForward Text can use the sender&#8217;s phone number to search for an existing GoHighLevel contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a match is found, the incoming message can be attached to that contact. If no match exists, a new contact may be created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use complete international phone-number formatting where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><strong>Recommended:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><code>+14155552671<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>+971501234567<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inconsistent formatting can create duplicate contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Stored Number<\/th><th>Potential Issue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><code>0501234567<\/code><\/td><td>Local format may not match the incoming international value<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>971501234567<\/code><\/td><td>Country code present but no plus symbol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>+971501234567<\/code><\/td><td>Preferred international format<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the source message does not include a name, the contact may initially be created using only the phone number. The team can add the correct name later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_Incoming_SMS_to_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>Forward Incoming SMS to GoHighLevel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SMS-to-GoHighLevel forwarding is useful when customers already contact an existing business mobile number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><code>Customer SMS \u2192 Existing business phone \u2192 AutoForward Text \u2192 GoHighLevel contact, note, opportunity, or task<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can help businesses that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want to keep an existing mobile number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive enquiries on an Android phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not want to move all messaging to a new CRM number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need incoming lead capture rather than bulk outbound SMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have staff who receive direct customer texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_WhatsApp_Leads_to_GoHighLevel\"><\/span>Forward WhatsApp Leads to GoHighLevel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/whatsapp-message-to-gohighlevel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/whatsapp-message-to-gohighlevel.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/whatsapp-message-to-gohighlevel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/whatsapp-message-to-gohighlevel-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WhatsApp is often the first contact channel for local businesses, agencies, property companies, consultants, and international sales teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical workflow looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><code>Customer WhatsApp message \u2192 Connected WhatsApp account \u2192 AutoForward Text \u2192 GoHighLevel contact, note, opportunity, or task<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click-to-WhatsApp advertising leads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local service enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property and real-estate leads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency client enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quote requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After-hours messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"warning\">\n<p><strong>Current scope:<\/strong> the integration logs incoming WhatsApp information in GoHighLevel. It does not automatically turn GoHighLevel into a complete two-way WhatsApp inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contacts_Notes_Opportunities_and_Tasks\"><\/span>Contacts, Notes, Opportunities, and Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoHighLevel contains several CRM record types, and each has a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Record Type<\/th><th>What It Represents<\/th><th>Typical Message Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Contact<\/td><td>The individual who sent the message<\/td><td>Created or matched using the phone number<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Note<\/td><td>The original customer message<\/td><td>Stores the incoming SMS or WhatsApp content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opportunity<\/td><td>A lead moving through a pipeline<\/td><td>Useful when the message represents a genuine sales enquiry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Task<\/td><td>A follow-up action assigned to the team<\/td><td>Used for a call, quote, reply, appointment, or reminder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every message should create a new opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"example-message\">\n<p><strong>Message likely to justify an opportunity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I need a quote for monthly social media management. Can someone call me this afternoon?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"example-message\">\n<p><strong>Message that may only need a note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you, I have received the proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating opportunities for routine replies can make the pipeline noisy and less useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Business_Use_Cases\"><\/span>Best Business Use Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Agencies\"><\/span>1. Agencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marketing agencies can capture SMS and WhatsApp leads directly inside the client&#8217;s GoHighLevel location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Local_Service_Businesses\"><\/span>2. Local Service Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HVAC companies, plumbers, electricians, contractors, repair businesses, and cleaners can turn quote requests into contacts and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Real_Estate\"><\/span>3. Real Estate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property enquiries received on WhatsApp or SMS can be added to the correct pipeline and assigned for follow-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Appointment-Based_Businesses\"><\/span>4. Appointment-Based Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinics, salons, consultants, and service providers can capture booking and rescheduling enquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Home_Services\"><\/span>5. Home Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messages about repairs, inspections, quotations, and emergency visits can become opportunities and tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Coaches_and_Consultants\"><\/span>6. Coaches and Consultants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct WhatsApp and mobile enquiries can be added to a sales pipeline without manual data entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Multi-Location_Businesses\"><\/span>7. Multi-Location Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each GoHighLevel location can be connected using the correct Location ID and Private Integration created inside that location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Existing_Business_Numbers\"><\/span>8. 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