> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rasayel.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect a number

### Set up your workspace and connect your number to Rasayel

1. Start by visiting [https://app.rasayel.io/signup](https://app.rasayel.io/signup), enter you name, email address and password. You must use the email address belonging to your organization.
2. Once you've signed up, you will receive a confirmation email.
3. Confirm your account, and [login](https://app.rasayel.io/) to Rasayel.
4. Fill in the form with your information and click on **Get started.**
5. Give your new workspace a name.
6. Click on **Connect my WhatsApp Number** and follow the on-screen instructions.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rasayel-0ad99d68/VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1/images/connecting-number.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1&q=85&s=534a361d5d9625caa38cbf3d05d96c1b" alt="Connecting Number Pn" width="4498" height="2644" data-path="images/connecting-number.png" />
7. You will be redirected to Facebook. Log in with your personal Facebook Account.
8. Click on **Get started.**

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rasayel-0ad99d68/VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1/images/connecting-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1&q=85&s=7a6a084f81599fc7963e2cad0b295368" alt="Connecting 1 Pn" width="2796" height="2826" data-path="images/connecting-1.png" />
9. Choose your Meta Business Account. If you don’t have a Meta account, you can create a new one right away—just choose **Create a Meta Business Account** from the drop down menu, fill in your Business Information, and click on **Next.**

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rasayel-0ad99d68/VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1/images/connecting-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1&q=85&s=815ce35365dbbb54379e082ecfc80f03" alt="Connecting 2 Pn" width="2796" height="2826" data-path="images/connecting-2.png" />
10. Select **Start with a new WhatsApp phone number**. If you currently use WhatsApp Business app, and wish to share the number between Rasayel and WhatsApp app (co-existence), you can select **connect your existing WhatsApp Business app**. You may read more about it [on our blog](https://learn.rasayel.io/en/blog/whatsapp-coexistence/).

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rasayel-0ad99d68/VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1/images/connecting-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1&q=85&s=f501a3178455db71c9abf73ac2e77d56" alt="Connecting 3 Pn" width="2796" height="2826" data-path="images/connecting-3.png" />
11. Create a new WhatsApp Business Account.

    * Choose **Create a new WhatsApp Business Account** from the drop down menu and fill in your business details.
      * *Note: these details will be visible to your customers on WhatsApp.*

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rasayel-0ad99d68/VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1/images/connecting-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1&q=85&s=bdcb122baf408a666cb89da4eb9da5a1" alt="Connecting 4 Pn" width="1398" height="1413" data-path="images/connecting-4.png" />
12. Select **Add a new number** to register your number with Rasayel. You may also select **Get a free WhatsApp number** if you wish to proceed with Meta’s free-tier phone number. However, please note that there are some **limitations** to Meta’s free-tier phone numbers. Ex: This number cannot be migrated. Official business account is not supported on free numbers as well and some of the features may not be supported.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rasayel-0ad99d68/VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1/images/connecting-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VH7-Tp72fNCDVjA1&q=85&s=c4de1108c9be244d84f7674cec29ade0" alt="Connecting 5 Pn" width="2796" height="2826" data-path="images/connecting-5.png" />
13. Enter the 6-digit code you receive and click on **Next.**
    * **Important: Don't forget to add a payment method to your new WhatsApp Business Account.** Please note that you need to set the card as default payment method. It's done from [**Meta Billing Hub**](https://business.facebook.com/billing_hub) -> **Payment methods**, click on 3 dots next to a card and then make this card **a default.**

After completing the Signup, you can immediately:

* Respond to unlimited customer-initiated conversations (24-hour messaging windows).
* Send business-initiated conversations to 250 unique customers in a rolling 24-hour period.
* Register up to two (2) phone numbers (this limit can be scaled up once you verify your number)

### How to add more numbers to Rasayel

1. Go to [Settings > Channels >](https://app.rasayel.io/settings/channels) **Add New Channels > Select WhatsApp.**
2. Follow the steps above, starting from **Step 7.**
