> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lancepilot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lancepilot.com/platform-basics/channel.md).

# Channel

To connect your number to "WhatsApp business API" you need to create a "channel" using that "Phone Number". A channel represents your "Phone Number" that is connect with the "WhatsApp business API". To create a channel for your number you need the following requirements

### Requirements

* A phone number that is not associated with any WhatsApp apps
* A Facebook account

If you have all of your requirements in place then you can start creating your channel from [here](https://lancepilot.com/channel) by clicking the "Create Channel" button.

## Create and connect a channel

If you are navigating to this section for the first time then you will need to create and connect a channel. Please check out the video and create and connect a channel.<br>

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### After you have created and connected a channel with Lancepilot then you will see all your channel related information here.

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### How to change my numbers profile photo?

Click > visit channel manager&#x20;

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then click Go to channel

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Then select the whatsapp icon of your channel and click WABA business profile

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Then upload a new photo  and click update

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### Share QR code with your prospects

You can share this qrcode/link with your prospect so that they can directly send you message via WhatsApp. You can find your qrcode/link [here](https://lancepilot.com/channel).

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