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

# API Key

> This page contains the information about configuring your WhatsApp API Key in TelaviOneChatAI.

### WhatsApp API Key Setup

The **API Key** section allows you to connect your TelaviOneChatAI WhatsApp bot with a custom-developed application using WhatsApp Cloud API.

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### Accessing API Key Settings

1. Log in to your **TelaviOneChatAI Dashboard**.
2. Select the WhatsApp bot you want to configure.
3. Navigate to **Settings**.
4. Click on the **API Key** tab.

You will find the **WhatsApp API Credentials** and **Webhook URL** configuration here.

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### Step 1: Copy the WhatsApp API Token

1. In the **WhatsApp API Credentials** section, you will see a masked API key.
2. Click on **Generate API Key**.
3. Click the **Copy** icon to copy the token.
4. Paste this token into your development application.

<Note>
  This API token is required for authenticating requests from your application to TelaviOneChatAI.
</Note>

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### Step 2: Retrieve Required Details from WhatsApp Cloud API

Once the API token is pasted and the integration is initialized, you will receive:

* **Phone Number ID**
* **WhatsApp Business (WABA) ID**

These values are generated by Meta and are required to complete the setup.

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### Step 3: Generate System Access Token from Meta

1. Go to **business.facebook.com**.
2. Navigate to **Business Settings → Applications → System Users**.
3. Create a new System User or select an existing one.
4. Assign **Admin Access**.
5. Generate a **System Access Token** for the WhatsApp application.

<Warning>
  The System Access Token is visible **only once**. Copy and store it securely before closing.
</Warning>

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### Step 4: Configure WhatsApp Cloud API Details

Enter the following in the **WhatsApp Cloud API** section:

* **Phone Number ID**
* **WhatsApp Business (WABA) ID**
* **System Access Token**

Once all three fields are filled, click **Continue** to proceed.

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### Webhook URL Configuration (Optional)

1. Enter your **Webhook URL** to receive real-time message events.
2. Add custom headers if required.
3. Click **Test** to verify the webhook.
4. Click **Set Webhook URL** to save.

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<Tip>
  If everything is correct and you are still unable to move forward, write to us at mailto:[support@telavi.com.ph](mailto:support@telavi.com.ph). We will respond within 48 business hours.
</Tip>