What's Happening?
WhatsApp has been updating its core messaging infrastructure over the past several months. These updates are being rolled out gradually across different regions worldwide. Indonesia was not among the first locations to receive these changes, which is why our messaging system has remained stable and unaffected until now.
However, we have recently started receiving these system updates, and they may impact how messages are sent and received through fonnte.
The "@lid" System Explained
One of the key changes WhatsApp is introducing is something called "@lid". Think of this as a unique identifier that WhatsApp assigns to each account. Based on what we're observing, this "@lid" appears to be the foundation for a future "@username" system—similar to how Telegram or Instagram works.
What this likely means: WhatsApp plans to eventually allow users to communicate using usernames instead of exposing actual phone numbers. This would provide better privacy and security for users.
How This Affects Our Service
Since WhatsApp is implementing "@lid" gradually, we need to prepare our systems to work with this new identifier. This means:
- API Changes: Our production API may need adjustments to handle both phone numbers and "@lid" identifiers
- Webhook Updates: How we receive and process incoming messages might change
- Message Routing: Messages may be sent and received using "@lid" instead of traditional phone numbers
What We're Doing About It
We are actively working to integrate these changes into fonnte. However, since WhatsApp itself is still migrating gradually, we're monitoring the situation closely to understand the full scope of required changes before implementing them.
Important note: We don't have a specific timeline yet because WhatsApp's internal migration is ongoing and unpredictable. Rest assured, we are prioritizing this work and will implement updates as quickly as possible while ensuring stability.
What You Need to Know
- Your service will continue working normally during this transition
- We will notify you in advance of any changes that require action on your end
- There may be temporary adjustments to how messages are processed
- We're committed to making this transition as smooth as possible
We will keep you updated with regular progress reports and provide advance notice before any changes go into effect.