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# Installation Activation - Shofy Ecommerce Whatsapp Cloud Api

## Installation & Activation

Follow the steps below to install and activate the **WhatsApp Cloud API Plugin**.

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### Step 1: Download the Plugin

* After purchase, download the plugin **ZIP file** from your **Envato (CodeCanyon) Downloads** page.
* Also download your **Envato license key file**.

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### Step 2: Upload the Plugin

1. Log in to your **cPanel** or server control panel.
2. Navigate to the directory where your **Shofy installation** is located.
3. This is the main project folder where you can see folders like: app, bootstrap, config, public, .env.
4. Open the following path inside your Shofy project: `platform/plugins`.
5. Upload the plugin ZIP file into the `platform/plugins` folder.
6. After uploading, extract the ZIP file there.

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### Step 3: Activate Plugin

1. In the **Plugin** list, locate the **WhatsAppCloudApi Plugin**.
2. Click **Activate** to activate it.

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### Step 4: Enter Your License Key

1. After activation, Go to **Settings > WhatsAppCloudApi** and click on Update & Activation.
2. Paste your Envato Username and license key into the license input.
3. Click **Activate License** to complete the activation.

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### Step 5: Verify Installation

* Once activated, the plugin should appear in the Shofy sidebar under **WhatsApp Cloud Api**.
* You can now proceed to configure **webhooks** and **Auto Convert Contacts** settings.