# WebotApp WhatsGateway — Installation Manual & Deployment Guide

WebotApp WhatsGateway is an enterprise-grade multi-device WhatsApp gateway, chatbot builder, and REST API platform built on Next.js 16, Baileys, Prisma, and Socket.IO.

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## 🔑 How to Get & Activate Your License Key

### A. Purchased on CodeCanyon, Codester, or Other Marketplaces
If you purchased this software on **CodeCanyon (Envato)**, **Codester**, or an authorized reseller:
1. Open the official WebotApp License Portal:  
   👉 **[https://lab.webotapp.com/activate](https://lab.webotapp.com/activate)**
2. Select your marketplace (**CodeCanyon** or **Codester**).
3. Select Product: **WebotApp WhatsGateway**.
4. Enter your **Marketplace Purchase Code** or **Order ID** (found in your marketplace Downloads page).
5. Enter your **Name**, **Email**, and **WhatsApp Phone Number**.
6. Click **"Verify Order & Issue Official License Key"**.
7. Your official license key (e.g. `WEBOT-WA-REG-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX`) will be displayed instantly on screen.
8. Paste this license key into Step 2 of the Web Activation Wizard.

### B. Purchased Directly on WebotApp Lab
If you purchased directly from WebotApp Lab:
1. Log in to your account at [https://lab.webotapp.com/dashboard](https://lab.webotapp.com/dashboard).
2. Go to the **Downloads / Products** tab.
3. Your dedicated License Key is listed next to WebotApp WhatsGateway.

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## 📋 System Prerequisites
- **Node.js**: v18.18+ or v20.x LTS
- **Database**: MySQL 8.0+ or PostgreSQL 14+
- **Process Manager**: PM2
- **Memory**: Minimum 1GB RAM (2GB recommended)

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## 🚀 Step-by-Step Installation

### 1. Extract and Install
```bash
unzip whats-gateway-v1.0.0.zip -d /var/www/whats-gateway
cd /var/www/whats-gateway
npm install
```

### 2. Configure Environment
```bash
cp .env.example .env
```

### 3. Open Web Activation Wizard
Run the development/install server:
```bash
npm run dev
```
Open `http://your-domain-or-ip:3000/install` in your browser:
1. Verify system environment.
2. Enter your WebotApp Purchase Code (`WEBOT-WA-REG-...` or `WEBOT-WA-EXT-...`).
3. Connect your MySQL/PostgreSQL database.
4. Create your superadmin credentials.

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## ⚡ Production Deployment with PM2
```bash
npm run build
pm2 start ecosystem.config.js
pm2 save
pm2 startup
```

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## 📞 Support & Verification
- Portal: https://lab.webotapp.com
- Support: support@webotapp.com
- WhatsApp VIP Support: +91 7002484119