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# Quick Starts: WhatsApp for Marketing Cloud Next

Quick Start guides provide step-by-step instructions for tackling common tasks in Marketing Cloud Next. The guides in this section outline the admin tasks for setting up WhatsApp tools and introduce how a marketer can create and send promotional WhatsApp campaigns.

[View supported editions](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mktg_editions.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Marketing Cloud Next is available in Growth and Advanced editions, and requires Salesforce Enterprise or Unlimited editions. Some features are limited by edition or purchased add-on. All functionality is available in Lightning Experience only.").

- **[Quick Start: Set up WhatsApp](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mktg_admin_whatsapp_quick_start_setup.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    This Quick Start guide covers the steps that are required to set up WhatsApp with Marketing Cloud Next. It outlines the simplest implementation, so that your team can get up and running. For in-depth information, special features, or customization options, we provide additional resources along the way.
- **[Quick Start: Send a WhatsApp Campaign](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=mktg.mktg_admin_whatsapp_quick_start_campaign.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    This guide covers the basic steps to send a promotional WhatsApp message to opted-in leads and contacts with Marketing Cloud Next. It outlines the simplest path, so that you can get a feel for using the tools.