> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://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

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  <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 a workflow and connect it to your phone number

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  <Accordion icon="workflow" title="Create a workflow">
    Workflows are how you build AI-powered automations in Cogfy Messenger. Navigate to the Workflows route and create a new workflow, then add nodes to define how it should respond to incoming messages.

    Follow the [first workflow tutorial](/guide/workflows/tutorial-first-workflow) for a step-by-step walkthrough of building an AI assistant powered workflow.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="link" title="Connect the workflow to your phone number">
    After creating and publishing your workflow, 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 workflow.

    <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="Workflows" icon="workflow" href="/guide/workflows/overview">
    Extend your assistant's capabilities with more workflow nodes.
  </Card>

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