A step-by-step visual guide using the LINE Developers Console
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Go to LINE Developers Console
Visit the LINE Developers Console and log in with your LINE account. If you don't have a developer account, you'll be prompted to create one.
https://developers.line.biz/console/
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LINE Developers
Build apps and services with LINE Platform
Log in with LINE account
If it's your first time, you'll need to agree to the developer terms and create a developer profile (name + email).
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Create a Provider
A Provider represents you or your company. Click "Create" on the Providers page and enter a name.
developers.line.biz/console/
Providers
Create
Create a new provider
My Company
Create
The provider name is shown to users when they add your bot. Use a recognizable name.
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Create a LINE Official Account
Since September 2024, LINE no longer allows creating Messaging API channels directly from the Developers Console. The correct approach is to first create a LINE Official Account in the LINE Official Account Manager.
If you can't find a "Messaging API" option under your Provider in LINE Developers Console, that's expected. You must create an Official Account first before you can enable Messaging API.
https://manager.line.biz/
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LINE Official Account Manager
Manage your LINE Official Account
Create Account
After clicking "Create Account", fill in the required details:
manager.line.biz/account/create
Create a LINE Official Account
My Awesome Bot
Technology / IT
Software Development
you@example.com
Create
Once created, you'll enter the Official Account dashboard. The account name becomes your bot's display name — choose it carefully.
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Enable Messaging API
In the LINE Official Account Manager dashboard, go to Settings → Messaging API, then click "Enable Messaging API".
After confirming, your Messaging API Channel will appear under the Provider in LINE Developers Console. You can now return to the Developers Console to continue configuration.
An Official Account can only be linked to one Provider, and this cannot be changed later. Make sure you select the correct Provider.
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Get Your Channel Access Token
After creating the channel, go to the "Messaging API" tab. Scroll down and click "Issue" to generate a Channel Access Token.
The Channel Access Token controls your bot. Never share it publicly. You can also find the Channel Secret under "Basic settings" — keep that safe too.
You'll also need the Channel Secret (found in "Basic settings" tab) for webhook signature verification.
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Configure Bot Settings
On the same Messaging API tab, configure webhook and auto-reply settings. You may also want to disable default auto-reply messages in the LINE Official Account Manager.