> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.360dialog.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.360dialog.com/docs/get-started/overview.md).

# Overview

Welcome to the 360dialog Documentation Hub, a central resource for everything related to the WhatsApp Business API.

This documentation is designed for developers, solution architects, support agents who work with the WhatsApp Business Platform through 360dialog.

Explore these guides to integrate and optimise WhatsApp messaging workflows with ease.

### Get started

Kick off your WhatsApp Business API journey with quick access to the most essential guides and tools.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Sandbox API</strong></p><p>Get free &#x26; immediate access to our Sandbox environment for WhatsApp.</p></td><td><a href="/docs/get-started/sandbox.md">Sandbox</a></td><td><a href="https://3527970750-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4sMxKjL6eJRvZn6jeG-887967055%2Fuploads%2FvZejkKeNkAucnetnLNZi%2FAPI%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=670be96b-eba0-44dc-bc08-12343c5d6d4a">API (1).png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Send first message</strong></p><p>Follow these easy steps to send and receive messages using the 360dialog WhatsApp API.</p></td><td><a href="/docs/guides/send-and-receive-messages.md">Send And Receive Messages</a></td><td><a href="https://3527970750-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4sMxKjL6eJRvZn6jeG-887967055%2Fuploads%2FflctFLMVeZVKA0T4xp9M%2FEarly%20Access%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=862b209a-55b1-4363-9d02-a7f2316fd724">Early Access (1).png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Verify Business with Meta</strong></p><p>Verify the business in Meta Business Suite or by using Partner-Led Business Verification with 360dialog. </p></td><td><a href="/docs/resources/meta-business-verification.md">Meta Business Verification</a></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="https://3527970750-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4sMxKjL6eJRvZn6jeG-887967055%2Fuploads%2FZWju9vl0nuSnb9DYbxIM%2FVisual04_Verify.png?alt=media&amp;token=eb376452-cc62-4619-bddf-2637c927eb36">Visual04_Verify.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Get WABA Approved</strong></p><p>Get the WhatsApp Business Account approved for use.  </p></td><td><a href="/docs/guides/waba-status-review-in-progress.md">WABA Status - Review in progress</a></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="https://3527970750-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4sMxKjL6eJRvZn6jeG-887967055%2Fuploads%2FBRExWbK4LUqJh90OmyFp%2FVisual06_WABA.png?alt=media&amp;token=034eefa7-edd4-4a9f-877f-872863699d9c">Visual06_WABA.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Official Business Account</strong></p><p>Get an OBA / Blue Badge to show the brand as authentic and notable. </p></td><td><a href="/docs/resources/phone-numbers/official-business-account.md">Official Business Account (OBA)</a></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="https://3527970750-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4sMxKjL6eJRvZn6jeG-887967055%2Fuploads%2FT2ZM7e2bf7c6pukcCiDJ%2FVisual05_OBA.png?alt=media&amp;token=def976a8-b153-4781-bdac-46ef674e06b8">Visual05_OBA.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Contact Human Support</strong></p><p>Customers can contact our human support team 365 days a year.</p></td><td><a href="/docs/support/get-support.md">Get support</a></td><td><a href="https://3527970750-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M4sMxKjL6eJRvZn6jeG-887967055%2Fuploads%2FyXpVA1GoaOik5eQnQWlU%2FSupport%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=121ca227-c4c1-4596-afa0-f012a47b7b42">Support (1).png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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