# Connect your WhatsApp

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To initiate the process, click on the "**Connect by Yourself**" button, which will set the stage for linking your WhatsApp Channel with Gallabox.

Make sure the pre-requisite are ready before connecting your number.&#x20;

1. Fill in your business information.

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2. Choose or create your WhatsApp Business Account (WABA).&#x20;

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3. Create your WhatsApp Business (WABA) profile. Information provided here will be visible to WhatsApp users under your business profile.&#x20;

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4. Add and verify your mobile number.

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5. Wait for 3-5 mins, for your account to get created.

### Sign up to 360 Dialog

1. Before proceeding further, you'll need to sign up for a 360 Dialog account. This can be done using either your Facebook account or your business email ID.

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2. If you choose to sign up using your business's Facebook account, follow the prompts provided by 360 Dialog to complete the registration process seamlessly.

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Next, you'll need to create or select a WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) for your business.

3. Provide accurate business information, ensuring visibility to WhatsApp users.

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4. If you already have a WhatsApp Business account, select it; otherwise, proceed to create a new one.

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5. Create a Whatsapp Business profile, ensuring the information provided is visible to WhatsApp users.

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6. Enter the mobile number you wish to connect with and verify it using the one-time password (OTP) sent to that number.

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7. Allow some time for the instance to be prepared for use.

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8. Once your WhatsApp Business instance is ready, proceed to authorize Gallabox for integration. This step enables seamless communication between your WhatsApp Channel and Gallabox.

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Congratulations! Your WhatsApp Number is now successfully connected with Gallabox, enhancing your communication capabilities within the platform.

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Make the most of this by exploring the various resources available, including **training sessions**, **product documentation**, and **FAQs**, to optimize your experience.&#x20;

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> Connecting your Number allows unverified businesses to respond to unlimited **service** (*user-initiated conversations*) and send **business-initiated** conversations to 50 unique customers in a 24-hour rolling period.&#x20;
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> Upon completing your Facebook business verification after connecting your own number, you gain access to sending unlimited business-initiated conversations as per your messaging tier.