> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.whautomate.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.whautomate.com/product-guides/e-commerce/setup-whatsapp-catalog.md).

# Setup WhatsApp Catalog

In this video we are going to look at how to setup a catalog within Facebook Commerce manager and also with your WhatsApp Cloud API.

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## How to Create a Product Catalogue and Set it up in Meta: A Step-by-Step Guide

**Step 1:** Go to <https://www.facebook.com/commerce_manager/>

Select the **Get Started** button to continue.

👉 Learn more: <https://www.facebook.com/business/help/890714097648074?id=725943027795860&ref=search_new_2>

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**Step 2:** Choose the **Create a Catalogue** option and Select the **Get Started** button.

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**Step 3:** Select your catalogue type

(i) Select type: Choose the **E-commerce** option, Select the **Online Products** option and Click the **Next** button.

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(ii) Configure Settings:&#x20;

**Choose Upload Method:**

* **Upload Product:** Info Add your items manually or in bulk, or use your Facebook pixel.
* **Connect a partner platform:** Automatically import items using a partner platform such as Shopify, BigCommerce and more.

**Select a Catalogue owner:** Please select the business that is associated with the WhatsApp app.

**Catalogue name:** Enter the Catalogue name for your reference and Click the "**Create**" button.

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(iii) Finish: Your catalog has been created successfully. Please click on the "**View Catalog**" button to see it.

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## Connect your product catalogue with WhatsApp

**Step 4:** Go to <https://business.facebook.com/wa/manage/>

Select the Catalog menu option and Connect your previously created catalog here.

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**Step 5:** Go to <https://business.facebook.com/settings/>

(i) Select the **System users** menu option, then click the **Add Assets** button.

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(ii) Select the asset type as **Catalogues**, then select the previously created catalogue name. Next, choose the **Full Control** option and click on **Save Changes.**

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## Add items to your product catalogue&#x20;

**Step 6:** Go back to <https://www.facebook.com/commerce_manager/>

Select the **Items** menu option and Click the **Add Items** button.

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**Step 7:** Kindly refer to the following links to learn how to add items to your catalogue. 👇

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[Add Items - Manual](/product-guides/e-commerce/setup-whatsapp-catalog/add-items-manual.md)
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[Add Items - Data Feed](/product-guides/e-commerce/setup-whatsapp-catalog/add-items-data-feed.md)
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[Add Items - Connect Partner Platform](/product-guides/e-commerce/setup-whatsapp-catalog/add-items-connect-partner-platform.md)
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