> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.wasapmatic.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.wasapmatic.com/form-wasapmatic-beta/link-your-whatsapp-account.md).

# Link Your WhatsApp Account

## Create The API Key

Before using this **Wasapmatic Form** platform, you need to create an API Key from the **Wasapmatic** dashboard. Refer to the [tutorial on how to create the API Key (Secret ID).](/whatsapp/api-keys-secret-id-and-whatsapp-unique-id.md)

{% hint style="warning" %}
**IMPORTANT!**

Make sure to tick these permissions:

* wa\_send
* validate\_wa\_phone
* get\_wa\_accounts
* create\_whatsapp
  {% endhint %}

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After you successfully create the API Key, then you can copy the API Key. You need to use this key later.

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## Import Your WhatsApp Account

Now, go back to the **Wasapmatic Form** platform (form.wasapmatic.com). Go to the Settings section menu. Click the Set API Key Wasamatic menu. Then, click the Add API Key button.&#x20;

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Fill in all the required details;

* **Key Name:** Create a name. Just for your reference.
* **API Secret Key:** The API key that you copy from the Wasapmatic dashboard
* **WhatsApp server:** Just choose the Enterprise server.

Then, click the save button.&#x20;

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Now, you can import your WhatsApp account into the system. Click the Connect to WhatsApp button. You may need to scan the QR code to proceed.

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You can see your devices connected after you successfully import your account to this platform.

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