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

# Quickstart

> Create your first WhatsApp AI Agent in a few minutes

## Get started in three steps

Create your first WhatsApp AI assistant in just a few minutes by following these simple steps:

### Step 1: Create account and set up workspace

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="user" title="Create your account">
    1. Go to [messenger.cogfy.com/sign-in](https://messenger.cogfy.com/sign-in) and create your account.
    2. Verify your email address.
    3. Log in to your new account and create a workspace for your project.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="house" title="Set up your first workspace">
    After creating your account, set up your first workspace

    On [profile page](https://messenger.cogfy.com/profile), click "Create Workspace", provide a name, and click "Create".

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/indigohive/A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt/images/create-workspace-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt&q=85&s=dff77804fac41481cadfe1b1fc1f3e52" alt="Screenshot of create workspace dialog" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="833" height="379" data-path="images/create-workspace-dialog.png" />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Step 2: Add new phone number

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  <Accordion icon="phone" title="Add a WhatsApp phone number">
    You can add a new phone number in three ways: by getting a phone number provided by Cogfy, by bringing your own existing phone number to use with Cogfy, or by connecting a WhatsApp Business App number in coexistence mode.

    Each option has its own setup process, allowing you to choose the method that best fits your needs.

    > To connect your phone number, visit [messenger.cogfy.com/:WORKSPACE/new-phone-number](https://messenger.cogfy.com/:WORKSPACE/new-phone-number).

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/indigohive/A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt/images/new-phone-number-route.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt&q=85&s=af9858d06612549e32e53133e983cbd6" alt="Screenshot of new phone number route" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="1269" height="476" data-path="images/new-phone-number-route.png" />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Step 3: Create assistant and connect to phone number

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  <Accordion icon="star" title="Create an assistant">
    To create a new assistant, navigate to the Assistants route in Cogfy Messenger and click on the "Create" button.

    This will create a new assistant with empty settings and redirect you to the assistant's details page, then you can click on "Edit" to configure its properties.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/indigohive/A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt/images/update-assistant-page.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt&q=85&s=e876fb678d255429b66b27841ea1ee20" alt="Screenshot of update assistant page" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="1049" height="803" data-path="images/update-assistant-page.png" />
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="link" title="Connect assistant to phone number">
    After creating your assistant, you need to link it to your WhatsApp phone number to enable messaging capabilities.

    Go to the Phone Numbers route, select your phone number, and setup a rule to connect it to your newly created assistant.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/indigohive/A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt/images/quickstart-setup-rule.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=A6u2iJVR9ajwTLpt&q=85&s=1aba3feb33c0e4aa860dfb85831d3d4e" alt="Screenshot of quickstart setup rule" style={{ borderRadius: '0.5rem' }} width="618" height="432" data-path="images/quickstart-setup-rule.png" />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Send your first message

Now that your WhatsApp AI assistant is set up and connected to your phone number, you can send your first message!

## Next steps

Now that you have your first WhatsApp AI assistant up and running, explore these guides to enhance its capabilities:

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  <Card title="WhatsApp phone profile settings" icon="phone" href="/guide/phone-numbers/whatsapp-phone-profile-settings">
    Configure your WhatsApp phone profile details.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plugins" icon="plug" href="/guide/assistants/plugins">
    Extend your assistant's capabilities with plugins.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Usage" icon="code" href="/guide/fundamentals/usage">
    Monitor your usage and understand billing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>