# Create your MessageBird WhatsApp connection

1. **Head over to “My Apps”** in the upper-right corner of your GearPlug interface.

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2. **Select MessageBird WhatsApp** in the drop-down menu under “New connection” and click “Create.”

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3. **Fill in the fields required** by the connection. Again, you’ll need your account’s API Key. Additionally, MessageBird WhatsApp requests your account’s channel ID and namespace.

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can find the API key in the “Developers” section in your MessageBird dashboard. Your channel ID and namespace will be available in the confirmation email sent to your MessageBird WhatsApp account.
{% endhint %}

1. **Click “Continue”** to finish setting up your Plug.


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