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By default, all WhatsApp API are called a Business account. The uprgrade to an official Business account comes with a Green tick, which ensures customers that they are engaging with a legitimate business verified by WhatsApp. Additionally, the name of the business will be displayed even if the customer hasn’t saved the number. Image

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Eligibility criteria:

Not any business can get a green tick. Meta verifies if your company is popular with the following details and grants a green tick.
  • Firstly, you need to have WhatsApp API
  • You need to have a verified Facebook Business Manager account
  • You need to enable 2-Step verification
  • It’s recommended that you are in Tier 2 or above messaging level.
  • Your business should have at least 3 organic PR posts on the internet.
Granting a green tick is entirely the decision of Meta. WotNot cannot influence it.

Follow the steps to get a green tick on WhatsApp:

WhatsApp Business Accountsdevelopers.facebook.com

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Step 1: Open the WhatsApp manager

Goto your Facebook Business Manager -> WhatsApp accounts -> WhatsApp manager
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Step 2: Submitting the ‘Official business account’ request

  1. On the WhatsApp manager, go to Account tools → Phone numbers
  2. Under the ‘Official business account’ → Click ‘Submit request’
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  1. Submit the required details
    1. Business website
    2. Country of operation
    3. Primary language
    4. Parent company
    5. 3 supporting links (Articles, blog posts or independent reviews that show your business is well-known and recognised by consumers.)
    6. Additional supporting information (Add some text explaining why is it important for your company to get a official business account)
After submitting, it will take 7 - 10 days to make a decision. You will be notified by email.
If your request is rejected, you can submit a new request after 30 days.
Last modified on October 21, 2026