Getting Started
Get up and running with WhatsApp Business Platform in minutes
Prerequisites
- A WhatsApp Business Platform account
- A verified WhatsApp Business phone number
- Meta Business Manager account
Step 1: Create Your Account
Sign up for a free account at register page. You'll receive a confirmation email with your login credentials.
Step 2: Connect Your WhatsApp Number
Navigate to Settings → Phone Numbers and follow the wizard to connect your WhatsApp Business number. You'll need to verify ownership through a verification code.
Step 3: Create Message Templates
Before sending messages, you need to create and get approval for message templates. Go to Templates → Create New Template and submit for review.
Step 4: Send Your First Message
Once your template is approved, you can send your first message:
// Example API call
fetch('https://api.yourplatform.com/v1/messages', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
to: '+1234567890',
template: 'welcome_message',
language: 'en'
})
});Next Steps
- Explore the API Reference
- Read Best Practices
- Contact Support if you need help