Quick Start Guide

Get WhatsMarkSaaS up and running in just 10 minutes! This guide covers the essential steps to launch your WhatsApp marketing SaaS platform.

Prerequisites Check

Before you begin, ensure you have:

System Requirements

• PHP 8.3+ with required extensions

• MySQL 8.0+

• Apache/Nginx web server

• SSL Certificate (required for WhatsApp API)

• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)

• Radis Database Strongly Recommended

Not sure? Check System Requirements for complete details.

Step 1: Download & Upload

Get the Files

1. Download WhatsMarkSaaS from your CodeCanyon account
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Upload all files to your server

Upload Location

Upload to your domain root or subdomain folder. The public directory should be your web root.

Step 2: Run Web Installer

Access Installation Wizard

1. Navigate to https://yourdomain.com/install in your browser
2. You'll see the WhatsMarkSaaS installation wizard

Complete Installation Form

Database Configuration:

Database Host: localhost
Database Name: whatsmark_saas
Database User: your_db_user
Database Password: your_db_password

Admin Account:

Admin Name: Your Name
Admin Email: [email protected]
Admin Password: (create a strong password)

Application Settings:

App Name: WhatsMarkSaaS
App URL: https://yourdomain.com
Environment: production

1. Click Install and wait for the process to complete (~2 minutes)

Installation Process

The installer will:

• Create database tables
• Set up multi-tenant architecture
• Configure default settings
• Create admin account

Step 3: Configure Cron Job

Add Cron Entry

cPanel

# Add this in cPanel > Cron Jobs
* * * * * cd /path/to/whatsmark-saas && php artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1

SSH/Terminal

# Edit crontab
crontab -e

# Add this line
* * * * * cd /path/to/whatsmark-saas && php artisan schedule:run >> /dev/null 2>&1

Why Cron?

The cron job handles scheduled campaigns, queue processing, and system maintenance tasks.

Detailed guide: Cron Job Setup

Step 4: Connect WhatsApp

Create WhatsApp Business Account

1. Login to your admin dashboard
2. Go to Settings → WhatsApp Configuration
3. Follow the setup wizard:
   • Connect Facebook Business Manager
   • Create WhatsApp Business Account
   • Get Phone Number ID and Access Token

Meta Requirements

You need a Facebook Business Manager account and approved WhatsApp Business API access.

Detailed guide: WhatsApp Cloud API Setup

You're Ready

Your WhatsMarkSaaS platform is now live! Here's what to do next:

Immediate Next Steps

1. Create Your First Plan

   • Go to Admin → Plan Management
   • Create subscription plans for your tenants
   • Plan Management Guide

2. Configure Payment Gateway

   • Go to Admin → Payment Gateway
   • Set up Stripe, PayPal, or Razorpay
   • Payment Gateway Guide

3. Create First Tenant (or let customers sign up)

   • Go to Admin → Tenant Management
   • Add your first customer
   • Tenant Management Guide

4. Test WhatsApp Messaging

   • Login as tenant
   • Send a test message
   • Verify delivery

What's Next?

Now that you have WhatsMarkSaaS running, explore these guides:

For Platform Admins

• Admin Area - Complete admin dashboard guide
• Sales Management - Track revenue and subscriptions
• Support - Manage customer support tickets

For Your Tenants

• Tenant Dashboard - Tenant user guide
• Bot Flows - Create automated chatbots
• Campaigns - Send bulk messages
• Live Chat - Handle customer conversations

For Developers

• API Reference - RESTful API documentation
• Integrations - N8N, Zapier, webhooks
• Module Development - Create custom modules

Need Help?

Support Resources

• Full Documentation - Complete installation guide
• FAQ - Common questions answered
• Support Ticket - Get help from our team