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# Getting started

This section introduces the WhatsApp Business API service, explains the available setup options, and guides you through accessing and navigating Taqnyat's portal.

Use the pages below to understand the service and prepare your account before creating templates or sending messages.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-rocket-launch" style="color:$primary;">:rocket-launch:</i></h4></td><td><a href="/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/quickstart-guide.md">QuickStart Guide</a></td><td>Review the main requirements and complete the essential steps needed to start using WhatsApp Business API through Taqnyat.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-whatsapp" style="color:$primary;">:whatsapp:</i></h4></td><td><a href="/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/what-is-whatsapp-business-api.md"><strong>What is WhatsApp Business API?</strong></a></td><td>A guided walkthrough that takes you from an empty workspace to a configured, deployed project.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-right-to-bracket" style="color:$primary;">:right-to-bracket:</i></h4></td><td><a href="/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/logging-into-taqnyats-portal.md"><strong>Logging In to the Portal</strong></a></td><td>Learn how to access the Taqnyat portal securely using your account credentials and verification code.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-window-flip" style="color:$primary;">:window-flip:</i></h4></td><td><a href="/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/dashboard-overview.md"><strong>Dashboard Overview</strong></a></td><td>Understand your meta's account status, balance based on message category. Explore Manage WhatsApp menu.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-codepen" style="color:$primary;">:codepen:</i></h4></td><td><a href="/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/sandbox-account-guide.md"><strong>Sandbox Account Guide</strong></a></td><td>Understand how the WhatsApp Sandbox environment works and how it can be used to test the service before using an official WhatsApp Business number.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-gear" style="color:$primary;">:gear:</i></h4></td><td><a href="/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/whatsapp-setup.md"><strong>Choose Your WhatsApp Setup</strong></a></td><td>Understand the available activation options, including registering a new number, migrating an existing API number, and using WhatsApp Coexistence.</td></tr></tbody></table>