A specialized URI scheme that triggers the Viber application.
Unlike standard http URLs, deep links (`viber://`) communicate directly with the operating system to forcefully open the Viber app and instantly route the user into a specific chat session with your bot.
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Step-by-step guide: Viber Links Explained: viber://chat, viber://pa, Bot Links, QR Codes and Where to Put Them
Enter the exact URI string you configured in the Viber Partner portal.
Add parameters to know exactly where the user clicked the link from.
Use the link behind HTML buttons on mobile-optimized webpages.
Place 'Open in Viber' buttons prominently on mobile websites.
Trigger a Viber session instantly when users experience cart issues.
Encode the deep link into a QR code for instant physical scanning.
Directly route traffic from ad networks into your Viber chatbot funnels.
| Feature | Viber Search Bar | Deep Link Integration |
|---|---|---|
| User Action | Manual Typing & Searching | Instant 1-Click Launch |
| Drop-off Rate | High (Users get distracted) | Minimal |
| Attribution Tracking | Impossible | Pass Context via URI |
Parse the context texts sent from deep links to trigger personalized workflows.
{
"api_key": "YOUR_SMSBAT_KEY",
"to": "VIBER_USER_ID",
"text": "Welcome to our Viber Bot! How can we help you today?"
}