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Quickstart

Get started with LivChat.ai in just a few steps.

Step 1: Get Your API Key

  1. Go to livchat.ai
  2. Scan the QR code with your WhatsApp
  3. Sign up or log in to your account
  4. Navigate to Settings > API Keys
  5. Click Create API Key
Your API key starts with lc_live_ for production or lc_test_ for testing.

Step 2: Connect Your WhatsApp

Before sending messages, you need to connect a WhatsApp session:
If not connected, get a QR code to scan:

Step 3: Send Your First Message

Once connected, send a message:

Step 4: Verify Number Has WhatsApp

Before sending, you can check if a number has WhatsApp:
Response:

What’s Next?

Authentication

Learn about API key scopes and security

Send Media

Send images, documents, audio, and more

Webhooks

Receive incoming messages and events

Groups

Manage WhatsApp groups