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WhatsApp only accepts a phone number for a Business Account if it fulfils these specific requirements:

Phone number requirements for WhatsApp

Starting reaching your customers where their friends are by setting up the WhatsApp integration.

Connect WhatsApp

This guide walks you through what to prepare, what to watch out for, and how to complete the migration smoothly.

How to Migrate Your WhatsApp Number from another provider

Learn where to find and how to utilize Meta’s WhatsApp Business Manager

Get to know the WhatsApp Business Manager

Learn how to update your display name in Meta’s WhatsApp Business Manager

Change your WhatsApp display name

This article walks you through the steps to edit your business details quickly and easily.

Update WhatsApp Profile

The process of verifying a FBM account. Your business must be registered with authorities and have a phone number and postal address.

Facebook Business Verification

Show your customers they’re interacting with a unique, verified business on WhatsApp. The blue badge helps build credibility and reinforces brand authenticity.

Apply for an Official Business Account (blue tick)

What you need to know about Meta's new WhatsApp pricing model.

Understand Meta's WhatsApp Pricing (Effective July 1, 2025)

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Find all charles updates summarized on this page to learn about newly released features and recently squashed bugs.

Release Notes 2026

Your fast lane to launch with charles: set up, connect, and send your first WhatsApp message in minutes.

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