> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.taqnyat.sa/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.taqnyat.sa/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/quickstart-guide.md).

# QuickStart Guide

This page can be your reference for the requirements needed to activate WhatsApp Business API and usage of Taqnyat's portal.

### Before you start

Prepare the following:

* An active Taqnyat account.
* Access to Taqnyat's portal.
* A business phone number.
* Access to receive a verification code on the selected number.
* An active Meta or Facebook account.
* Access to the business’s Meta Business Portfolio.
* The business legal and commercial information.
* The requested WhatsApp display name.
* A business website.
* A company email address.
* Customer consent to receive WhatsApp messages.

The exact requirements may vary depending on whether you are registering a new number, migrating from another provider, or using WhatsApp Coexistence.

### Getting started steps

1. Confirm which [WhatsApp setup](/home/whatsapp-business-api-documentation/getting-started/whatsapp-setup.md) is suitable for your business.
2. Prepare the business and phone-number information.
3. Complete the account activation process with Taqnyat's team.
4. Log in to Taqnyat's portal.
5. Confirm that the WhatsApp number appears in your account.
6. Review the business profile and account status.
7. Create your first message template.
8. Wait for the template to be approved.
9. Send a test message.
10. Confirm the message status in the reports.
11. Test receiving a customer reply.
12. Begin with a small audience before sending larger campaigns.

### Recommended first test

For your first test, use a simple utility template such as:

> Hello {{1}}, your request number {{2}} has been received successfully.

Confirm that:

* [ ] The customer name appears correctly.
* [ ] The request number is mapped correctly.
* [ ] The message is delivered.
* [ ] The customer reply appears in the connected service.
* [ ] The message status is recorded in the reports.

> Complete a controlled test before sending messages to your full customer list.