Connecting your phone number to WhatsApp Business API is the initial step to getting started with the platform. Follow these steps to begin:
Step 1: Sign in to your Whatsapp application panel
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- On the right side of the page, you’ll find a “Connect now” button. Alternatively, you can go to “More” on the top navigation bar and click on “WhatsApp.”.”
Step 2: Login with Facebook
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- Click on “Login with Facebook,” step and an Execute
icon will appear. Click on it.
- Click on “Login with Facebook,” step and an Execute
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- A new Facebook window will open, prompting you to log in with your Facebook account.
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- After logging in, click on “Continue” and then click “Get started” to agree to WhatsApp Business Terms of Service.
Step 3: Provide Business Information
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- Here you need to fill in your business information.
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- Select a Meta business account from which you want to create a WhatsApp Business manager. If you don’t have a Facebook Business Manager account, you can create one at business.facebook.com/overview.
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- Enter your legal business name in the “Business name” field.
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- Add your business website or a link to any of your social media profile page.
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- Select your country and click “Next.”
Step 4: Create WhatsApp Business Account
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- On the next page, click “Next” to create a WhatsApp Business account.
Step 5: Setup WhatsApp Business Profile Details
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- Enter your “WhatsApp Business account name.” This will be the Display name visible on your WhatsApp profile. You can keep the business account name and display name the same.
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- Choose your relevant “Business category” from the available options.
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- Add a Business description and Website (both are optional).
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- Click “Next.”
Step 6: Add Phone Number
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- In the next page, Add the phone number you want to use with the WhatsApp Business API, along with the Country.
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- Choose the verification method (Text message or Phone call) click Next.
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- Enter the OTP received for verification and click “Done.”
Step 7: Permissions and Messaging Limit
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- Review and accept permissions related to your WhatsApp Business profile.
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- You will also see your daily messaging limit. Click “Allow” and then click “Finish.” This may take a few seconds to complete, so keep the WhatsApp panel tab in the background.
Step 8: Get Access Token
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- After completing these steps, the “Login with Facebook” button will show as
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- After completing these steps, the “Login with Facebook” button will show as
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- Click on the “Get Access Token” and then click “Execute.” Wait for the process to complete.
- Repeat the remaining steps up to the 7th step.
Step 9: Add Payment Method
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- In the 8th step, you need to add a Payment method (Credit or Debit card) to your WhatsApp Business manager profile.
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- Ensure that international transactions are enabled on the card, as your monthly billing for the messages will be charged to this card.
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– Go to business.facebook.com/settings.
– Select the business account from which you’ve created the WhatsApp account.
– In the left menu, click on “WhatsApp accounts.”
– Choose your WhatsApp account and click on the “Settings” tab.
– Click on “Payment settings.”
– Then, click on “Add Payment Method.”
– Select the currency and enter your Credit/Debit card details.
Step 10: Provide Business Info and TAX ID
– After adding and verifying your card, you need to enter your business information along with the TAX ID number.
– This information is necessary for billing purposes. Click on “Save” after entering the required business detail.
Step 10: Generate API Key
– Again navigate to the same setup page on your Whatsapp panel, and on the right side of the page, click on “API.”
– Here, you need to generate your API key. Click on “Re-generate” to create the key.
By following these steps, you can connect your phone number to WhatsApp Business API and start using it to enhance your customer interactions.