> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.crunchz.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup

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<Tip>
  CrunchzApp is a platform that allows you to integrate your personal or business WhatsApp account with a user-friendly API, avoiding the complexity and cost of the official WhatsApp Business API, which requires a business account and charges per message.
</Tip>

Follow this guide to set up CrunchzApp and start sending messages through your WhatsApp account via the API.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Sign Up" icon="user-plus" color="#3565F7">
    Create your CrunchzApp account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect WhatsApp" icon="mobile-screen" color="#3565F7">
    Link your WhatsApp account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get API Key" icon="key" color="#3565F7">
    Start integrating with our API
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Setup Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up on CrunchzApp">
    <Frame>
      1. **Visit the [CrunchzApp website](https://panel.crunchz.app)** and click on the **Sign Up** button.
      2. Fill in the required details such as your **email**, **username**, and **password** to create your account.
      3. Confirm your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Integrate Your WhatsApp Account">
    <Frame>
      1. Log in to your **CrunchzApp** dashboard after signing up.
      2. Click on **Create Channel** and fill the name of the Channel.
      3. Follow the instructions to link your existing WhatsApp account to CrunchzApp:
         * Scan the QR code using your WhatsApp mobile app.
         * Authorize CrunchzApp to access your WhatsApp account.
      4. After successful integration, you'll see your WhatsApp account listed in the Channel dashboard.
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Your API Key">
    <Frame>
      1. Navigate to the **API Key** section in the dashboard.
      2. Click on **Generate Token** or **Regenerate Token** (if you have one before).
      3. Copy the API key, as you will use it to authenticate your API requests.
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Callout type="info" title="Security Note">
  Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly. If you suspect your key has been compromised, regenerate it immediately from your dashboard.
</Callout>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What happens if I disconnect my WhatsApp?">
    If you disconnect your WhatsApp account, your API integration will stop working. You'll need to reconnect by scanning the QR code again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I connect multiple WhatsApp accounts?">
    Yes, you can create multiple channels in your CrunchzApp dashboard, each connected to a different WhatsApp account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a limit to API requests?">
    API request limits depend on your subscription plan. Check the pricing page for details on each plan's limits.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Ready to start sending WhatsApp messages through our API? Continue to the [Requirements](requirement) to learn what you need before making your first API request.
</Note>