## **Introduction**

Welcome to **GoWAPI** – your reliable WhatsApp API platform. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and start sending messages using our powerful API. It's quick, secure, and developer-friendly.

## **Step 1: Create an Account**

* Go to the registration page.

* Fill in your details and verify your email address.

* Once verified, log in to access your dashboard.

## **Step 2: Create Your First WhatsApp Device/Session**

1. **Log In to Your Dashboard**: Access your account.

2. **Navigate to the Devices Section**: In the dashboard, go to the **Devices** tab.

3. **Create a New Device**: Click on **Create New Device**.

4. **Scan the QR Code**: A QR code will appear. Open WhatsApp on your phone, go to **Settings > Linked Devices**, and scan the QR code to link your WhatsApp account.

5. **Session Activation**: Once scanned, your session will connected, and you can copy your API key.

## **Step 3:** In the Devices panel you will find the information to use the API 

* - Session name: {session}

* - Server Hub URL: {hub.server}

* - API Key of your session: {YOUR-Api-Key}

*Do not use curly braces { }  –  Curly braces are only informative and indicate that it is a variable.*

For a more advanced walkthrough, check config Device

## **Step 4: Send Your First Message**

### **API Endpoint**

```
POST https://{hub.server}/api/sendText
```

### **Headers**

```
Accept: application/json
Content-Type: application/json
X-Api-Key: {YOUR-Api-Key}
```

### **Request Body**

```
{
  "chatId": "212612345678",
  "text": "Hello from GoWAPI!",
  "session": "{session}"
}
```

**Note: "chatId" is the recipient's number.** The number you're messaging must have agreed to receive WhatsApp messages.

## **Step 5: Track Message Delivery**

You can track the status of your messages through the session page or set up webhooks[ ](https://wasenderapi.com/api-docs/webhooks/webhook-setup)for real-time updates.


## You can send various types of messages, files, images, videos, and more. Access the complete API documentation to learn about all the features.