TL;DR
- Get your API key from the Whin dashboard
- Install the SDK with npm install whin-api-sdk
- Initialize the client with your API key
- Send your first message in 4 lines of code
Quick Commands
npm install whin-api-sdk
const client = new WhinAPI({ apiKey: 'your-key' });
await client.messages.send({ to: '+1234567890', message: 'Hello!' });
Getting Started with Whin API
Welcome to Whin! This guide will help you get up and running with our WhatsApp API in just a few minutes.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A valid Whin API account
- Node.js installed on your system
- Basic knowledge of REST APIs
Step 1: Get Your API Key
- Log in to your Whin dashboard
- Navigate to the API section
- Generate a new API key
- Copy the key and keep it secure
Step 2: Install the SDK
npm install whin-api-sdk
Step 3: Initialize the Client
const WhinAPI = require('whin-api-sdk');
const client = new WhinAPI({
apiKey: 'your-api-key-here',
environment: 'production' // or 'sandbox'
});
Step 4: Send Your First Message
async function sendMessage() {
try {
const response = await client.messages.send({
to: '+1234567890',
message: 'Hello from Whin!',
type: 'text'
});
console.log('Message sent:', response);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
}
}
sendMessage();
Next Steps
Need Help?
If you run into any issues, check our FAQ or contact our support team.