# Welcome to Waabot

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**Whatsapp** **Messaging:** WhatsApp messaging does not support initiating messages to numbers directly. To send a message to numbers that do not have an active conversation with the business within the last 24 hours, use a message template.
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## Overview

Here are a couple of example overviews waabot with all our ready made tools to help you with quick integration:

> Leverage Waabot API for effective WhatsApp marketing. Our API enables you to set up automated chatbots, design a user-friendly WhatsApp e-commerce shop, and send OTPs and service notifications.

> Waabot API provides features and functions to enable WhatsApp marketing via API. Set up automated chatbots with our automation features and create a WhatsApp e-commerce shop with our API

> With Waabot API, you can harness the power of WhatsApp marketing through our robust API features. Easily set up automated chatbots and create a seamless WhatsApp e-commerce shop experience

> Enhance your marketing efforts with Waabot API. Our API not only supports WhatsApp marketing but also allows you to set up automated chatbots and build a comprehensive WhatsApp e-commerce shop.

## Quick links

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[Introduction](/waabot-api-documentation/overview/introduction.md)
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[Our Features](/waabot-api-documentation/overview/our-features.md)
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## Get Started

We've put together some helpful guides for you to get setup with our product quickly and easily.

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[Getting set up](/waabot-api-documentation/fundamentals/getting-set-up.md)
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[Setting permissions](/waabot-api-documentation/fundamentals/getting-set-up/setting-permissions.md)
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[Inviting Members](/waabot-api-documentation/fundamentals/getting-set-up/inviting-members.md)
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```

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