# Create and Connect Your First Whatsapp Catalog
This guide will walk you through the process of creating your very first catalog in **Picky** **Assist** and linking it with your **WhatsApp Business API**.
Before you begin, make sure that:
* Your **WhatsApp Business API** is already connected with Picky Assist
* You are **logged into your Facebook account** in the same browse
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## **Step 1: Open All Menu**
From the Picky Assist dashboard, navigate to the left-hand panel, scroll down, and click on **All Menus**.
## **Step 2: Go to Catalogs**
A list of options will appear. Under the **Commerce** section, select Catalogs. This will open the **Catalog** Menu.
## **Step 3: Create a Catalog**
Click on **Create Catalog.**\
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1**.** If this is your first catalog, you’ll see the button in the **center** of the screen.\
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2\. For additional catalogs, use the **blue Create Catalog button** at the top-right.
## **Step 4: Select Channel**
From the dropdown menu, select your desired **channel**.
## **Step 5: Reconnect Meta Account**
When you choose **WhatsApp Business API**, you’ll be redirected to reconnect your **Meta account**.\
Click **Reconnect** and follow the Meta permissions setup.
## **Step 6: Grant Page Access**
Choose the **Pages** you want Picky Assist to access:\
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1\. Allow access to **all current & future Pages**, or\
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2\. Restrict access to **only selected Pages**.\
Click **Continue** to proceed
## **Step 7: Grant Business Access**
Select the **Businesses** you want Picky Assist to access:\
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1\. Allow access to **all current & future Businesses**, or\
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2\. Restrict access to only selected Businesses.\
Click **Continue**.
## **Step 8: Grant WhatsApp Account Access**
Now, select the **WhatsApp Accounts**:\
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1\. Opt-in for **all current & future accounts**, or\
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2\. Restrict to the current one only.\
Click **Continue** after making your selection.
## **Step 9: Confirm Access**
You will now see the **Picky Assist access request**.\
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Click **Save** to finalize your settings.
## Step 10: Connection Confirmation
A confirmation message will appear showing your account is successfully connected.\
Click **Got It** to continue.
## **Step 11: Catalog Details**
Enter a **name** for your new catalog.\
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1\. Tick the checkbox to link the catalog with your **WhatsApp Business Account**\
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2\. Tick the checkbox for **WhatsApp Business API** so the catalog is visible in the selected channels.
## **Step 12: Create Catalog**
Click the **Create Catalog** button to finalize.
## **Step 13: Success Message**
If everything is set up correctly, you’ll see a success message confirming that your catalog has been synced successfully.
## **See Your Updated Catalog**
That’s it! Your **first catalog** is now live and connected with your **WhatsApp Business API** through Picky Assist.
## **What’s Next?**
In the upcoming guides, we’ll cover how to:
1. Set up payment settings
2. Enable address collection
3. Manage orders
4. Configure order notifications
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