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

# Connect your WhatsApp

> Learn how to link your WhatsApp Business number with Turbodev and start automating your customer conversations. This guide walks you through the complete connection process.

## Follow the steps below:

To begin the process, click on the "Connect Whatsapp" button to start linking your WhatsApp Channel with Turbodev.

<Tip>
  **Important:** Make sure all pre-requisites are ready before connecting your number. [Review pre-requisites here](#)
</Tip>

### **Connection Steps**

### **Step 1: Select Business Assets to Share with Turbodev**

Choose which business assets you want to use with Turbodev. You can either use existing assets or create new ones.

* **Business Portfolio:** Select your existing Business Portfolio from the dropdown,

  If you're new, create a new WhatsApp Business Account
* **WhatsApp Business Account:** Choose an existing account or create a new WhatsApp Business Account

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/2keOWsbcozYimyIk/images/connect%20your%20whatsapp/select%20asset.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2keOWsbcozYimyIk&q=85&s=6bf6086f129f1df2ac894ba83f840e4f" alt="Select Asset" width="1020" height="593" data-path="images/connect your whatsapp/select asset.png" />

### **Step 2: Enter Your Business Information**

* If you already have a WhatsApp Business Account, select it from the list
* If you're new, create a new WhatsApp Business Account

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/bDtB5pccCYBC1ZvD/images/connect%20your%20whatsapp/enter%20details.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=bDtB5pccCYBC1ZvD&q=85&s=5880c92be84665259c9a8909b2a208c8" alt="Enter Details" width="1020" height="593" data-path="images/connect your whatsapp/enter details.png" />

### **Step 3: Set Up Your WhatsApp Business Profile**

Create your WhatsApp Business profile with information that will be visible to your customers when they view your business profile on WhatsApp.

### **Step 4: Add and Verify Your Phone Number**

* Enter the mobile number you want to connect
* Verify the number using the one-time password (OTP) sent to that number

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/starfiitechnologyprivatelimited/TbO99zOxZMRrVL__/images/connect%20your%20whatsapp/add%20number.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TbO99zOxZMRrVL__&q=85&s=74632a699249f32387a5aea3fd2d9e63" alt="Add Number" width="1020" height="593" data-path="images/connect your whatsapp/add number.png" />

### **Step 5: Wait for Account Creation**

Allow 3-5 minutes for your WhatsApp Business Account to be created and configured.

### **Step 6: Connect to Turbodev**

Once your account is created, it will automatically connect to Turbodev. This process takes approximately 30-45 seconds.

### **Step 7: Register Your Channel**

After the connection is established, you'll be prompted to register your channel within Turbodev.

**Congratulations!** Your WhatsApp number is now successfully connected with Turbodev. You're ready to start automating conversations and engaging with your customers through the platform.