You can connect Periskope to any normal or business WhatsApp number that you use for your official business communication.
WhatsApp API numbers cannot be linked to Periskope.
Once connected, Periskope will sync all chats and groups that this number is part of. You can then manage these chats and groups from the Periskope dashboard.
In order to perform any bulk actions like adding or removing members from a group, the connected WhatsApp number must be an admin on that group.