# Creating a Catalogue

To create a catalogue in facebook business portfolio, follow these steps:

1. **Open Business Settings**:\
   Start by navigating to the Business Manager and opening the [Business settings](https://business.facebook.com/latest/settings) section.
2. **Select Data Sources**:\
   In the menu, choose _Data sources_.
3. **Select Catalogues**:\
   Under _Data sources_, click on [Catalogues](https://business.facebook.com/latest/settings/product\_catalogs).
4. **Add and Create a New Catalogue**:\
   Click _Add_, then select _Create a new catalogue_.
5.  **Choose Product Category**:

    Select **"Online products"** as the product category when entering basic information about your catalogue.
6.  **Select Business Portfolio**:

    Choose your business portfolio and enter a name for your new catalogue.
7.  **Skip Event Tracking**:

    Leave the event tracking section blank and click **Next**.
8.  **Catalogue Permissions**:

    In the **Catalogue permissions** section, go to the **Partners** tab and click **Assign partner**.
9. **Assign Partner by Business ID**:
   * Choose the option **"by business ID"** and enter **"340998028617024"** in the Business ID field.
   * In the **Assign access** section, select **"Everything"** under **Full control**.
   * Click **Invite**. The dialog will close automatically.
10. **Proceed in Catalogue Permissions**:

    After the partner assignment, click **Next** in the catalogue permissions section.
11. **Skip Product Upload**:

    In the **Upload products** section, select **Skip**.

After completing the steps, your catalogue will be successfully added. You can now connect it with WhatsDiscuss. Follow this guide for detailed instructions on how to integrate your catalogue with WhatsDiscuss for seamless product management and messaging automation.