> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.botpenguin.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.botpenguin.com/bots/whatsapp-bot/bot-setup/whatsapp-bot-creation-with-manual-onboarding/getting-all-the-necessary-details-from-meta-developer-dashboard.md).

# Getting all the necessary details from Meta Developer Dashboard

### The Three Credentials You Need

| Credential                                 | Where to find it                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Phone Number ID**                        | Meta Developer Dashboard → WhatsApp → API Setup                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **WhatsApp Business Account ID (WABA ID)** | Meta Developer Dashboard → WhatsApp → API Setup                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **System User Token**                      | Generated in the previous step — [Assign System User to WhatsApp Account](https://help.botpenguin.com/bots/whatsapp-bot/bot-setup/whatsapp-bot-creation-with-manual-onboarding/assign-system-user-to-whatsapp-account) |

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you did not save your System User Token when it was generated, you will need to go back and generate a new one. Tokens cannot be retrieved after the generation window is closed.
{% endhint %}

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### Step 1: Open the Meta Developer Dashboard

1. Go to [developers.facebook.com](https://developers.facebook.com/).
2. Log in and open your Meta App.

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### Step 2: Go to WhatsApp API Setup

1. In the left sidebar, click **WhatsApp → API Setup**.

<figure><img src="/files/qYgBFIHI1pAYh6RzdJjn" alt="API Setup Page"><figcaption><p>API Setup Page</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3: Select Your Phone Number

1. On the API Setup page, go to **Step 1: Select phone numbers**.
2. Click the **From** dropdown and select the verified phone number you registered earlier.

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### Step 4: Copy Your Phone Number ID and WABA ID

Once you select your phone number, two values will be displayed below the dropdown:

* **Phone Number ID** — Copy this and save it.
* **WhatsApp Business Account ID (WABA ID)** — Copy this and save it.

> 💡 Use the copy icon next to each value to avoid any typos. These values are long numeric strings and must be entered exactly when connecting your bot in BotPenguin.

<figure><img src="/files/Uh3BSfIBx1MfsuJY6MTU" alt="Copy Phone Number and WABA ID"><figcaption><p>Copy Phone Number and WABA ID</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 5: Confirm You Have Your System User Token

You should have saved your **System User Token** in the previous step. If you have it, you are ready to connect.

If you lost or did not save the token, go back to [Assign System User to WhatsApp Account](https://help.botpenguin.com/bots/whatsapp-bot/bot-setup/whatsapp-bot-creation-with-manual-onboarding/assign-system-user-to-whatsapp-account) and generate a new one.

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### Step 6: Connect Your Bot in BotPenguin

You now have all three credentials needed to complete the setup:

* ✅ Phone Number ID
* ✅ WhatsApp Business Account ID (WABA ID)
* ✅ System User Token

Go back to BotPenguin, navigate to **Install Your Chatbot → Connect with WhatsApp API → Connect using Cloud API**, enter these three values, and click **Connect**.

Your WhatsApp Bot is now live and ready to interact with users.

### Support

If everything is correct and you are still unable to move forward, write to us at <support@botpenguin.com>. We will respond back within 48 business hours.