sacket.my × Barbs

Setup WhatsApp Notifications for Your Barbershop

Send queue notifications directly from your shop WhatsApp number. Free, fast, and customers instantly recognize your number.

✓ Free✓ 5-minute setup✓ Your own shop number✓ Sends in <1 second

Messages customers will receive

Turn Almost Ready

"Your turn (No. 12) is almost ready! Please head to the shop in 5 minutes. — Barber Shop Khalid"

Your Turn Now

"It's your turn now! (No. 12). Please come to the counter. — Barber Shop Khalid"

Service Completed

"Thank you for visiting Barber Shop Khalid! See you again"

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Register sacket.my Account

Go to sacket.my and register a free account. sacket.my is a WhatsApp CRM platform used by thousands of businesses in Malaysia.

Tips

  • • Use your shop email for easy recall
  • • Free account is enough for Barbs notifications
Register at sacket.my →
2

Connect Your Shop WhatsApp

In the sacket.my dashboard, go to Devices menu. Click "Add Device" and scan the QR code using your shop WhatsApp number.

  1. 1Register free account at sacket.my/register (if you don't have one)
  2. 2Login → Dashboard → click Devices in sidebar
  3. 3Click "Add New Device"
  4. 4Open WhatsApp → Linked Devices → Link a Device
  5. 5Scan the QR code displayed
  6. 6Wait for status to change to "Connected"

Use your shop WhatsApp number (not personal). Customers will receive messages from this number.

3

Copy Device ID

Once device is connected, click on the device and copy the Device ID. The ID looks like: f6ef47b7-cf7b-4922-8f70-f49af6c8e002

  1. 1Login sacket.my → Dashboard → Devices
  2. 2Click on the device with "Connected" status
  3. 3Find the "Device ID" section
  4. 4Click the Copy button

Save this ID — you will need it in the next step.

4

Configure in Barbs

Login to Barbs web portal (barbs.my/app). Go to Settings → Notifications. Enable WhatsApp and paste your sacket.my Device ID.

  1. 1Open barbs.my/app → Login
  2. 2Click Settings in sidebar
  3. 3Select "Notifications" tab
  4. 4Toggle "WhatsApp Notifications" → ON
  5. 5Paste Device ID from sacket.my
  6. 6Click "Save Changes"
Go to Barbs Settings →
5

Test Notification

In the WhatsApp configuration panel, enter your phone number and click "Test WhatsApp". You will receive a test message within seconds.

  1. 1Enter phone number (format: 601xxxxxxxx)
  2. 2Click "Test WhatsApp"
  3. 3Check your WhatsApp — test message should arrive

Congratulations! Your WhatsApp notification system is live. Customers will receive queue updates directly from your shop WhatsApp number.

Comparison: sacket.my vs Alternatives

Why sacket.my is the best choice for Barbs notifications

Featuresacket.myTwilioSMS
Cost per messageFreeUSD 0.005–0.08RM 0.08–0.15
Send speed<1 second2–5 saat5–30 saat
Sender numberYour shop numberUnknown numberUnknown number
Media (images, PDF)✓✓✕
Setup5 minutes2–3 days (approval)Requires vendor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sacket.my free?▼
Yes, sacket.my free account is sufficient for Barbs notifications. No additional cost.
Can I use more than one WhatsApp number?▼
Yes. Each branch can connect a different WhatsApp device in sacket.my, and configure different Device IDs in Barbs settings.
What happens if WhatsApp logs out?▼
Notifications will fail to send. Barbs will log the error. You need to re-scan the QR code in sacket.my to reconnect.
Can customers reply to messages?▼
Yes! Any replies from customers will appear in sacket.my inbox. You can reply directly from the sacket.my dashboard.
Can I customize notification text?▼
Notification text customization will be available in a future Barbs version. Currently, standard text is used.

Ready to get started?

Setup in 5 minutes. Your customers will receive queue notifications directly from your shop WhatsApp number.

1. Register sacket.my2. Setup in Barbs