docs: clarify WhatsApp pairing + sending FAQ

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@@ -734,6 +734,24 @@ Treat inbound DMs as untrusted input. Defaults are designed to reduce risk:
Run `clawdbot doctor` to surface risky DM policies.
### WhatsApp: will it message my contacts? How does pairing work?
No. Default WhatsApp DM policy is **pairing**. Unknown senders only get a pairing code and their message is **not processed**. Clawdbot only replies to chats it receives or to explicit sends you trigger.
Approve pairing with:
```bash
clawdbot pairing approve whatsapp <code>
```
List pending requests:
```bash
clawdbot pairing list whatsapp
```
Wizard phone number prompt: it’s used to set your **allowlist/owner** so your own DMs are permitted. It’s not used for auto-sending. If you run on your personal WhatsApp number, use that number and enable `whatsapp.selfChatMode`.
## Chat commands, aborting tasks, and “it won’t stop”
### How do I stop/cancel a running task?