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What is the process to get approval for WhatsApp Business APIs?
Last Updated
June 18, 2022
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Pragma will handle and guide businesses to get approval for WhatsApp Business APIs.
Setup Time: 3-5 working days by Pragma
(Depending on Business verification progress by Facebook Official Team, usually takes about a week)
Pre-requisite:
- WhatsApp Phone Number (Should not have a WhatsApp account, this number is non-transferable)
If you want to delete the WhatsApp account with your number, follow these steps. - Business Display Name (Should have a clear relationship with Business)
To know about Display Name Guide, please click here - Verified Facebook Business Manager ID (should be verified by uploading business documents)
If you do not have a Facebook Business, please create one by clicking here.
To verify your Facebook Business, please follow these steps
Below flowchart explains the process for WhatsApp Business account creation:
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