It is used to authenticate request in the Viber API and to prevent unauthorized persons from sending requests on behalf of a Public Account/ bot. The authentication token (also known as application key) is a unique and secret account identifier. All API requests and callbacks mentioned in the diagram will be explained later in this document.

The following diagram describes the flow of sending and receiving messages by the account. Public Accounts/ bots are currently supported on iOS and Android devices running Viber version 6.5 and above and on desktop from version 6.5.3. Setup account webhook – this needs to be done once during the account setup process to define your webhook and the type of responses you would like to receive.

Each request posted to Viber by the account will need to contain the token. Once your account is created your authentication token will appear in the account’s “edit info” screen (for admins only). Account authentication token - unique account identifier used to validate your account in all API requests.Active Public Account/ bot - Create an account here.This account will automatically be set as the account administrator during the account creation process. An Active Viber account on a platform which supports Public Accounts/ bots (iOS/Android).

In order to implement the API you will need the following:

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