1. Create or Access Meta Business Manager https://business.facebook.com/
- Log in with your Facebook account
- Make sure only one Business Manager represents your company
- Use the account that will manage WhatsApp / Ads / Pages
Reference:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1710077379203657
2. Add Business Details https://business.facebook.com/settings/info
Add:
- Legal business name
- Business address
- Phone number
- Website URL
Important:
All details must exactly match your legal documents.
Guide:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1604163686474370
3. Add & Verify Business Assets Add:
- WhatsApp Business Account (WABA)
- Facebook Page
- Ad Account (if applicable)
Asset setup:
https://business.facebook.com/settings/business_assets/
Guide:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1710077379203657?id=180505742745347
4. Start Business Verification Go to:
Business Settings → Security Center → Business Verification
Click Start Verification
Official Guide:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/2058515294227817
5. Upload Legal Documents You’ll be asked to upload one of the following (varies by country):
- Business Registration Certificate
- Trade License
- GST / VAT Certificate
Document must include:
- Legal business name
- Address
- Registration number
Supported documents:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/159046874242459
6. Verify Contact Details Meta will ask you to verify via:
- Phone call or SMS
- Domain verification
Enter the verification code sent by Meta.
Verification methods:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/420299598837059
7. Review & Approval by Meta
- Status: Under Review
- Review time: 1–7 business days
- You’ll be notified by email once approved
Status tracking:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/support
8. Business Successfully Verified Once verified, you can:
- Use WhatsApp Business API
- Enable higher messaging limits
- Request display name approval
- Enable WhatsApp Co-existence
- Integrate BSP / Cloud API
WhatsApp API setup:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/cloud-api
9. Post-Verification Setup (Optional but Recommended)
- Request WhatsApp Display Name approval
- Connect BSP / API provider
- Apply for messaging tier upgrade
Display Name Approval:
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/205587753802222
Sample Screenshot References (Official Meta Pages) You can view real examples here:
Business Verification UI
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/2058515294227817
Security Center View
https://www.facebook.com/business/help/443291612791575
WhatsApp Business Manager
https://business.facebook.com/wa/manage
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