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# Getting Started

1. Create a [Facebook Business Manager Account](https://business.facebook.com/overview).
2. Create an account with any of our supported Whatsapp 3rd Party Providers - [**360Dialog**](< https://hub.360dialog.com/lp/whatsapp/y8a0kLPA>) **(Preferred)** or [Infobip](https://www.infobip.com/contact).
3. After creating an account, you will be provided with an **`API Key`.** This will be used to set up your OneRoute Whatsapp API in production.

### Connect your WhatsApp channel on OneRoute

* Sign in to your OneRoute account.
* Navigate to **Settings** and click [**Channels**](https://app.oneroute.io/settings/channels).

![OneRoute - Add a Channel](/files/hwRgmcAUOqXBTd72fS3q)

* Click **Add an account** in the WhatsApp section(s).
* Select the **Live** option, and enter the **API Key** gotten from your chosen Whatsapp 3rd party provider.
* Click **Verify**.

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If you entered the correct **API Key**, you would have successfully connected a **WhatsApp** channel.
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