API Configuration Overview

This section explains how to configure ChatYug for programmatic integration. Use these public guides to plan your setup; sign in to the portal only when you need to create keys, save webhook URLs, or run the built-in testing tool.

Public docs vs portal

Need	Where
Endpoint reference, code samples, webhook payload shapes	This documentation site (`/documentation/`)
Request and generate API keys, revoke keys	Portal → API Configuration (login required)
Save webhook URL and secret, send test event	Portal → Webhook Settings (login required)
Interactive API testing with live request/response	Portal → API Configuration → Testing Tool (login required)

Ready to configure? Use the top bar Sign in to portal button, or go to /login after you have a ChatYug account.

Setup checklist

ChatYug account + active WABA — Complete onboarding and connect your WhatsApp Business Account in the portal.
API key — Submit an approval request, wait for operations approval, then generate and store your ck_ key. See API Keys.
Discover IDs — Call GET /api/external/me to list wabaId and phoneNumberId values for your key. See Testing & IDs.
Outbound webhook — Expose an HTTPS endpoint on your server, configure URL + HMAC secret in Webhook Settings. See Webhook Setup.
First API call — Follow the Quickstart to send a message and verify delivery webhooks.

What you can integrate

Once configured, the External API at https://chatyug.com/api/external supports:

Messaging — text, templates, media, interactive
Webhooks — inbound messages, delivery status, cart orders
Commerce — catalogs, product messages, orders, checkout Flows
Carousel — approved carousel template sends

Authentication quick reference

All External API calls (except the public health check) use:

Authorization: Bearer ck_your_api_key_here

For header usage and key lifecycle details, see Authentication.